Contract Development Support

We have an excellent opportunity in the role of Contract Development Support to join the Contract Development & Assurance team in our Procurement Division!

This role can be based at one of our National Highways offices in either Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds, with occasional travel to other sites to meet business needs. We have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of office (minimally two days per week) and home working.

In your new role, you will support work to develop contracting strategies to meet the requirements of the delivery divisions. You will carry out assurance of the end-to-end process and tender documents, support the introduction of new contracts with guidance & training and provide ongoing support to existing contract managers on contractual issues.

• Contribute to contract development, maintenance, support and continuous improvement based on feedback.
• Contribute to the development, communication and implementation of best practice tools, procedures and processes needed to deliver best value.
• Support the assurance of procurement processes and tender documents.
• Manage reporting, resources; planning; forecasting; and monitoring against budget to inform decision making.
• Establish and maintain proactive business support to deliver informed reporting and accurate transactions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective flow of reporting and information.

• Proficiency in a range of office software products to enable production / maintenance of a range of complex documents, spreadsheets and management reports.
• A strong track record of delivering outcomes and achievements in a customer focussed organisation.
• Ability to successfully engage and influence key stakeholders from across an organisation.
• An understanding and use of NEC contracts with knowledge of contract types and forms and their application to business need.
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or working towards., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.