a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth transition of Group Technology services into the operational environment. This role encompasses change enablement, release management, knowledge management, CMDB (Configuration Management Database), service reporting, and contractmanagement for the execution layer. You will oversee the planning … lead the service transition team, managing processes and frameworks necessary for effective service transitions. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies for change management, release management, knowledge management, CMDB, configuration management, and service reporting. Additionally, you will manage contracts with third-party providers responsible for … transition team and across the organisation. Job Title - Head of Service Transition Working hours - 40 What You'll Be Doing: Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth and controlled transitions of services. Oversee the change enablement process, ensuring changes are reviewed, approved, and implemented with minimal disruption. More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Deloitte LLP
agility. You'll contribute to solving complex procurement challenges, helping clients drive cost savings and innovation through best-in-class strategic sourcing and category management practice. You will transform contract, supplier, and category management practices for stronger relationships and reduced risk. As a Senior Consultant, you'll … deliver innovative solutions that address our clients' most pressing procurement challenges. Build your expertise across a range of procurement disciplines, including strategic sourcing, category management, contractmanagement, and supplier relationship management. Develop thought leadership, present at industry events, and contribute to Deloitte's reputation as a leader … complex procurement programs within a large organisation. Your background might include expertise in areas such as strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, operating model design, or contract management. You're adept at managing relationships, identifying business opportunities, and contributing to the growth of a consulting practice. You're passionate about developing More ❯
develop and implement category strategies, and lead key procurement activities across the business. You'll have the opportunity to deliver impactful results through supplier management, contract negotiations, and tender programs, while engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. What You'll Do: Category Strategy … Leadership: Develop and execute category strategies that maximise value, minimise risk, and ensure policy compliance. Supplier Relationship Management: Own and nurture supplier relationships to ensure ongoing engagement and performance improvements. Negotiation & ContractManagement: Lead commercial negotiations, draft and deliver robust supplier contracts that meet business needs. Cost … alignment and seamless operations. What We're Looking For: Procurement Expertise: A seasoned procurement professional with in-depth experience in IT & Telecoms, including category management and supplier negotiations. Strategic & Commercial Acumen: A strong ability to create and implement end-to-end category plans that align with business objectives. Stakeholder More ❯
financial loss due to software dependencies. The Opportunity As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for leading a team of attorneys and contract administrators in support of the Sales Team. This position negotiates key contracts with customers and suppliers; develops procedures and processes to support appropriate controls … and management of contract risk; develops standard and non-standard contract language; assists with litigation and works with outside counsel as needed; and creates and updates templates. In addition, the Head of Legal assists other teams (e.g., operations, client services, accounting/finance, and product management … compliance with policies and procedures. Review, evaluate, and recommend alternative contracting strategies with respect to customer requests for modifications to the company's standard contract language including contract modification and preparation of contract amendments. Review, negotiate, and modify fully customized forms of contracts presented by potential customers More ❯
multi-billion-pound scheme. Key responsibilities of the Environment Manager will include: Lead the environmental aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with the environmental management system and project requirements. Support the implementation of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, PAS 2080, and other relevant systems. Build and manage a high-performing … environmental management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and upskilling throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements, and internal procedures. Manage risk assessments, environmental assurance activities, and regular audits to ensure environmental standards are met. Manage environmental stakeholder relationships, support environmental incident investigations, and lead initiatives for … continuous improvement, including waste management, supplier audits, and contributing to knowledge sharing within the organization. The successful Environment Manager requires: Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline Professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) Demonstratable environmental management experience, ideally within large More ❯
team (may be reliant on support from others to mitigate). Own the delivery status report out and accuracy of the facts. Vendor relationship management – running RFP’s and contract management. Control financial & resource forecasts & actuals to budget. Overall responsibility for delivering the product to time, cost & quality. … organization is engaged & aligned to feature team needs, including timely/pre-emptive governance, approvals, dispensations Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications: Effectively provide change management and project management expertise to change projects to which the Project Manager is assigned. Experience of Agile delivery methodologies and practical experience of … managing sprint-based deliveries. Possess expertise in change management methods and tools, in particular the Change Management change management method and toolkit. Understand the roles, responsibilities and value-add of Barclays Change Management. Influencing/networking – developing internal and external business relationships and using own knowledge, skills More ❯
technology platforms operate efficiently and reliably, providing early insights for Engineering, Service Reliability, Service Delivery, and DevOps teams. The CoE Lead will manage the contract with third-party providers responsible for the execution layer, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). The position … based on service classification. Intelligent Alerts: Design and build intelligent alerts using pipelines, onboarding automated runbooks triggered with clear audit/logs in service management tools like Jira Service Management. Dashboards: Create and maintain dashboards for proactive monitoring of services to help teams resolve incidents quickly. Monitoring Capability: Continuously … using pipelines, enabling early detection of issues and automated incident response. Knowledge of the latest technology trends in the monitoring landscape, such as OpenTelemetry. ContractManagement: Experience in managing third-party provider contracts, including negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Ability to integrate More ❯
Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Guinness Partnership
teams successfully delivering building safety work and retro sustainability projects. Commercial acumen and experience of managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects. Experience of contractmanagement with external and internal contractor organisations delivering multi discipline projects to achieve value for money and quality. Proven experience of providing excellent … customer service. Excellent project management skills. Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations. Experience of effective budget management. Excellent oral and written communications. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Desirable: Up to date practical knowledge of the Building Safety Regulator requirements More ❯
delighted to be working with a Manchester base client, who are keen to recruit a Senior Commercial Officer to work on a 6 month contract initially. Main Purpose of the Job The individual will provide end-to-end commercial support for procurements and contracts within the one of the … buying Digital goods and services. This will include market analysis, requirements gathering, preparation of sourcing strategy, development of tender documents, execution of tender process, contract award and contract management. Duties and Responsibilities The individual will be responsible for: Ensuring good communication links with relevant digital and financial stakeholders. … a sourcing strategy, executing the procurement process, completing relevant governance and assurance and finalising effective, legal and strong value-for-money contracts. Providing commercial management of resulting contracts, and through advice and oversight, ensuring that stakeholders are performing appropriate operational management of contracts in addition to commercial managementMore ❯
bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Solos Consultants Ltd
delighted to be working with a Manchester base client, who are keen to recruit a Senior Commercial Officer to work on a 6 month contract initially. Main Purpose of the Job The individual will provide end-to-end commercial support for procurements and contracts within the one of the … buying Digital goods and services. This will include market analysis, requirements gathering, preparation of sourcing strategy, development of tender documents, execution of tender process, contract award and contract management. Duties and Responsibilities The individual will be responsible for: Ensuring good communication links with relevant digital and financial stakeholders. … a sourcing strategy, executing the procurement process, completing relevant governance and assurance and finalising effective, legal and strong value-for-money contracts. Providing commercial management of resulting contracts, and through advice and oversight, ensuring that stakeholders are performing appropriate operational management of contracts in addition to commercial managementMore ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Service Care Solutions Ltd
Senior Commercial Officer Central Government Organisation Manchester or Blackpool based 3 Month Contract (Extension TBC) Hybrid Working - 2 days from home initially increasing to 3 Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Up to £600 per day Umbrella We are looking for a commercial practitioner to work within the … buying Digital goods and services. This will include market analysis, requirements gathering, preparation of sourcing strategy, development of tender documents, execution of tender process, contract award and contract management. They will also be required to ensure that all relevant legislation and wider government governance and policy is followed … a sourcing strategy, executing the procurement process, completing relevant governance and assurance and finalising effective, legal and strong value-for-money contracts. Providing commercial management of resulting contracts, and through advice and oversight, ensuring that stakeholders are performing appropriate operational management of contracts in addition to commercial managementMore ❯
teams to ensure IT solutions support business initiatives and integrate seamlessly. Compliance & Security: Maintain regulatory compliance (ISO27001, GDPR) and implement robust cybersecurity measures. Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective IT services. Resilience & Incident Management: Lead IT incident resolution efforts, ensuring … swift recovery and clear stakeholder communication. Change Management: Drive successful adoption of new systems and processes while supporting ongoing improvements. What You Bring to the Role We're looking for someone who can: Lead Globally: Proven experience managing international teams, balancing local needs with global priorities, and navigating cultural … track record of engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Manage Vendors: Proven ability to deliver cost-effective, high-quality IT services through vendor and contract management. Drive Innovation: Familiarity with digital transformation, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. Certifications in IT service management or project management are highly More ❯
Manchester Area, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Arguile Search
Manager, you will play a key role in managing high-value technology based defence contracts, from bidding and pre-signature negotiations to post-signature contract management. You will be responsible for ensuring commercial success, risk mitigation, and compliance within a highly regulated and strategic environment. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Lead commercial … teams and senior stakeholders. ✅ Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to drive business objectives. About You: ✔ Proven experience in a commercial/contracts management role. ✔ Strong understanding of defence contracts, including MOD and international agreements. ✔ Experience managing bids, pre-signature negotiations, and post-contract delivery. ✔ Excellent negotiation … risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills. ✔ Ability to work in a high-security, fast-paced environment. ✔ Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level). More ❯
Manchester Area, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Oscar
NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and other Public Sector organisations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Public Sector procurement processes, exceptional relationship management skills and a proven track record in selling to public sector organisations. This role is focussed on generation of new business and pipeline through … Key Skills Proven track record of Public Sector sales, ideally within technology, services or infrastructure sectors. Strong understanding of Public Sector procurement, bidding and contract management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align company solutions with customer needs. Experience dealing with frameworks such as G-Cloud, Crown Commercial … to streamline learning experiences for both educators and students. Focused on delivering accessible, user-friendly digital learning tools, the platform supports everything from curriculum management and lesson delivery to student progress tracking and engagement analytics. Apply now! Or email your CV to amelia.skalinska@oscar-tech.com Referrals: If this role More ❯
IT infrastructure security and efficiency. Train users and assess training needs to support adoption of IT solutions. Support asset tagging, hardware maintenance, and vendor contract management. Take part in IT projects and maintenance activities in line with departmental objectives. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in 1st and … support contracts GCSE in IT (or equivalent qualification) Desirable Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with Veeam and VMware products Experience with ERP systems and mobile device management Participation in IT-related project work Microsoft certifications and/or ITIL qualification Previous experience in a small to medium enterprise (SME) environment What More ❯