Contract Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 1171
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 1251, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 1171, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Serco Ltd t/a Serco Group what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 1251 (Property, housing and estate managers) · 45% match
- Possible 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 33% match
- Possible 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 5% match
About the role
Contract Manager
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries DG2 8R
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum- dependent upon experience
Schedule: Full-time 37.5 Hours per week
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Contract Manager in our UK and Europe Health team, you'll lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality services while driving operational excellence, contract performance and customer satisfaction.
You'll be responsible for creating impactful solutions that support healthcare environments where our work touches lives every day. By leading improvement initiatives, building trusted customer relationships and developing high-performing teams, you'll help deliver a sustainable future for the contract, our customers and the communities we serve.
What you'll do as a Contract Manager
- Lead the delivery of compliant, safe and high-quality Hard Facilities Management services across the hospital estate.
- Build strong, commercially effective relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners.
- Drive operational performance through data-led decision making, continuous improvement and innovation.
- Take accountability for contract financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and identifying efficiencies.
- Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to create a positive, engaged and high-performing culture.
- Oversee compliance, lifecycle planning, projects and risk management to ensure contractual and legal requirements are met.
Does this sound like you?
- Degree educated or able to demonstrate substantial relevant industry experience.
- Experience leading Hard Facilities Management services, ideally within a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
What we offer
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A performance-based bonus scheme
- A company car or cash alternative
- Private medical insurance
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vetting and checks:
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme, which involves a detailed check of spent and unspent convictions and other relevant information to ensure safeguarding compliance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can provide any necessary support to help you carry out your responsibilities.
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
- Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact [email protected].
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Property, housing and estate managers (SOC 1251) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~122k in sample- Middle half £32,500–55,432
- Median £42,380
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