Contract Manager - Contingent Workforce
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Occupation Type
Business and financial project management professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£56,500
(£28.97 per hour)
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Description
Base Location: Glasgow/Flexible Scotland
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 plus performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSE Procurement Operations is inviting a collaborative and experienced professional to join our Corporate Services category team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Contract Manager to nurture strong partnerships and ensure effective commercial and contractual management of our Managed Service Provider (MSP). Together, we’ll champion governance, compliance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience across our non-permanent workforce and services-based procurement.
We’re looking for someone with a solid background in Managed Service Operations (MSO) and experience in contracts or programme management. You’ll bring a proven ability to manage programmes that integrate contingent workforce and services-based procurement, fostering positive supplier relationships and supporting performance management to meet wider Group objectives.
You will
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 plus performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSE Procurement Operations is inviting a collaborative and experienced professional to join our Corporate Services category team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Contract Manager to nurture strong partnerships and ensure effective commercial and contractual management of our Managed Service Provider (MSP). Together, we’ll champion governance, compliance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience across our non-permanent workforce and services-based procurement.
We’re looking for someone with a solid background in Managed Service Operations (MSO) and experience in contracts or programme management. You’ll bring a proven ability to manage programmes that integrate contingent workforce and services-based procurement, fostering positive supplier relationships and supporting performance management to meet wider Group objectives.
You will
Partner with the Senior Contract Manager to deliver MSP services and contribute to managing a programme that integrates contingent workforce and services-based procurement.
Bring expertise in Managed Service Operations, applying your experience in contracts or programme management to support accountability, efficiency, and productivity across operational delivery, risk, and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation, helping achieve financial and non-financial benefits through cost reduction and supplier-led initiatives.
Collaborate with business managers and leaders across the Group to align with broader business, HR, and commercial objectives, while engaging the MSP to deliver service excellence and creative solutions.
Monitor and report on performance metrics and KPIs, providing insights that inform decision-making and highlight value-add opportunities.
You will
Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and the MSP, ensuring high delivery standards, contractual compliance, and sustainable supply chain performance.
Work in partnership
Bring expertise in Managed Service Operations, applying your experience in contracts or programme management to support accountability, efficiency, and productivity across operational delivery, risk, and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation, helping achieve financial and non-financial benefits through cost reduction and supplier-led initiatives.
Collaborate with business managers and leaders across the Group to align with broader business, HR, and commercial objectives, while engaging the MSP to deliver service excellence and creative solutions.
Monitor and report on performance metrics and KPIs, providing insights that inform decision-making and highlight value-add opportunities.
You will
Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and the MSP, ensuring high delivery standards, contractual compliance, and sustainable supply chain performance.
Work in partnership
with the MSP to mitigate risk, enhance quality, and deliver innovative resourcing solutions, applying effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Bring a solid background in Managed Service Operations (MSO), with experience managing an MSP programme or similar delivery model, and a service-focused approach to delivery.
Demonstrate commercial awareness and problem-solving ability, including cost management and understanding of contractual and legislative risk, while thinking creatively to challenge the status quo.
Show enthusiasm and self-motivation as a team player, confident in decision-making and committed to driving initiatives through to completion in a collaborative, inclusive way.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Bring a solid background in Managed Service Operations (MSO), with experience managing an MSP programme or similar delivery model, and a service-focused approach to delivery.
Demonstrate commercial awareness and problem-solving ability, including cost management and understanding of contractual and legislative risk, while thinking creatively to challenge the status quo.
Show enthusiasm and self-motivation as a team player, confident in decision-making and committed to driving initiatives through to completion in a collaborative, inclusive way.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact janet.gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact janet.gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.