Job Description:

Job Title: Contract Implementation Manager (Interim - 3 Months)
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Interim (3 Months)

Are you a passionate contract management professional with a knack for driving change? Our client, a dynamic local government organisation in Wolverhampton, is seeking an experienced Contract Implementation Manager to spearhead the development and integration of effective contract management training and frameworks. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the public sector!

What You'll Do:
As the Contract Implementation Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the organisation's contract management capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design & Develop Training: Create engaging contract management training programmes, complete with recorded materials that empower teams.
• Enhance Frameworks: Review and elevate existing tools, templates, and documentation to ensure they meet best practises.
• Standardise Processes: Drive consistency by standardising contract management processes and tools across the organisation.
• Align with Local Priorities: Ensure all training materials reflect the unique priorities of Wolverhampton, including social value and climate commitments.
• Support Implementation: Collaborate with teams to implement and embed best-practise contract management approaches.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the refinement of policies and procedures that govern contract management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders to encourage uptake and consistency in new practises.
• Hands-On Support: Provide occasional hands-on support to teams, ensuring they have the guidance they need.

Key Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Contract Management Experience: Proven experience in contract management, ideally within a local government or public sector environment.
• Understanding of Legislation: A solid grasp of the Procurement Act and relevant legislation that impacts contract management.
• Training Development Skills: Experience in creating effective training programmes and materials, including recorded content.
• Programme Management Knowledge: Familiarity with programme management and delivery frameworks.
• Change Management Expertise: A track record of embedding processes and driving organisational change successfully.
• Collaborative Approach: Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a highly collaborative mindset.
• Adaptability: A proactive, adaptable team player who thrives in dynamic environments.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives within a local government setting. You'll have the chance to shape the future of contract management while making a positive impact in your community.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute your expertise to our client's mission, we want to hear from you!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.