Strategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead

The first duty of Government is to protect the public. Since 1782, the Home Office has led work to keep the country safe from those who seek to do it harm; in doing so, we make a vital contribution to HM Government’s plan for a stronger, fairer, outward-looking and united Britain.

The Home Office covers three systems Homeland Security, Public Safety and Borders, and Immigration and Citizenship. These systems work collaboratively to deliver our cross-cutting priorities, whilst providing increasingly efficient and secure services for the public. These are difficult areas that can rapidly change in the global environment we work in - this makes us one of the most exciting and stimulating government departments in which to work.

As a Strategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead

• Lead relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners.
• Drive supplier performance, value and innovation.
• Shape supplier strategies, intelligence and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide expert commercial and contract management advice.
• Build and enhance contract management capability across the organisation.
• Establish assurance frameworks that strengthen contract oversight.
• Represent the organisation in strategic supplier and stakeholder engagements.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in supplier management.

PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)
• Professional Services category management
• Contract management & supplier governance
• Public sector procurement (PA23)
• Government contract management experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement & influencing
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Project delivery in fast-paced environments
• Proven leadership & collaboration skills
• eProcurement systems expertise
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter with a delivery-focused mindset

Desirable: Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different”.