Contract Compliance Manager

at  Gowling WLG UK LLP

ABOUT YOU:

For this role, your experience should either be within a private company managing a UK Government Public Sector Contract as a Contract Manager, or within the Public sector in a similar capacity. It is crucial that you have a solid understanding of UK Government procurement rules and framework agreements.
You will require strong organisational skills, adaptability, and effective communication abilities. This role provides a platform to showcase your planning proficiency, collaborate seamlessly, and lead stakeholder discussions with assurance.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to Degree Level or have relevant management experience.
• CIPS qualified or equivalent degree/diploma in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of English Contract Law, and Government procurement regulations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone’s potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.
If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking to hire a dedicated individual to join our Procurement team to manage all framework agreements under the Government’s public procurement organisation (CCS) and overseeing any subcontracts related to the delivery of these services by Gowling.
Additionally, you will serve as the firm’s single point of contact for support regarding framework call-off templates and schedules, contract clauses, and any specific queries related to the framework agreements.

KEY DAY TO DAY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintenance and tracking of all call-off arrangements that fall under the firm’s framework agreements.
• Responsible for the collation and approval of Management Information under the frameworks across the firm. Collaborating with Bids/Clients & Markets to enable the collation of important MI that is gathered during bid stage.
• Provide support on the appropriate rates to be used under the call-off arrangements and keep a track of any volume discounts that apply.
• Take on the responsibility of Supplier Contract Manager for key Gowling Public Sector client contracts providing relevant agreed day-to-day operational support.
• Support business stakeholders in publishing new opportunities to find potential partners to provide services.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and stakeholders.
• Attend regular contract performance meetings providing any contractual advice and instruction as required.
• Support stakeholders across the organisation to manage their contracts well, with appropriate consistency within and between contracts, through guidance, training and best practice sharing.