Overview

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Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! We are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.

About The Team

Join our growing team! We are a dynamic, fast-paced team, looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our exciting next chapter. Be part of something bigger, make a real impact, and grow your career with us.

We are looking for a new Contract Management & Delivery Lead. If you are a dynamic problem solver and a motivated self-starter with experience in contract management, compliance, data analysis, category management, supply chain management, or procurement, we would really like to hear from you.

We are an award-winning organisation recognised and certified as a “Great place to work”. We offer a collaborative, exciting environment where your ideas are heard and valued, with competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• As the Delivery Lead for contracts within the Communities and Resources Directorates, you will lead a team of contract and quality professionals, supporting contract management and procurement across both Directorates.
• You will provide contract-related support to services across the wider Council and collaborate closely with colleagues in the broader Commercial & Contracts team to ensure the effective delivery of contract management.
• Lead and develop the contract management function to drive value for money for Warwickshire and its communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Substantial experience (2–5 years) working within public sector organisations.
• Strong leadership capabilities; experience managing teams is important.
• Technical expertise in contract management is advantageous but can be developed as needed.

Working Information

Working for Warwickshire – this role offers agile working and a generous benefits package including a pension, annual leave entitlement, bank holidays, additional Christmas day off, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts.

Salary and specific benefits are available through the Warwickshire Pension Fund and the council’s pay and reward package.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Closing date: 16th October 2025. Interview date: W/C 27th October 2025.

If you require application forms in an alternative format or language or any adjustments during the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Equality and Inclusion

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and aims to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

How to Apply

For more information about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Please contact Chris Kaye at chriskaye@warwickshire.gov.uk for discussion about the role.

References to other roles and generic job postings have been omitted to focus on the current vacancy.