Senior Contracts Manager

Base location: Reading/ Hybrid working 2 days per week

Salary: £Competitive + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with the option of hybrid working

What is the role?

Neos Networks Ltd is looking for an experienced Senior Contract Manager with a proven track record in managing complex Telecommunications Contracts. Managing a portfolio of multi Million pound contracts, some of which are classed as CNI, the candidate must be able to articulate well at ‘C’ Level and have a proven experience in managing Government Contracts and Frameworks, as well as Telecoms Engineering Contracts.

The role requires a sound understanding of robust Risk Management, P&L’s and accurate forecasting at a contract level.

Successful candidates will be part of Neos Networks Senior Leadership Forum.

To ensure key Contracts within the Neos Networks Sales Division comply with their obligations whilst delivering year on year growth to their P&L.

Operating a multi-stakeholder contractual governance forum which tracks the performance of Contracts.

Ensuring Neos Networks is compliant to Government procurement frameworks such as:

RM6095 Gigabit Capable Framework

RM6116 NS3 Lot 1a and associated Procurement Portal.

RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13

Ensure all contract invoices are issued on time and paid.

Where necessary, managing Aged Debt process on each contract to ensure Neos is paid on time for the services delivered.

Provide assurance function on Supplier payments.

People management of a small team aligning all staff to execute their roles in a professional manner in sync with Neos core values.

Key Accountabilities

1. Support the Sales Process with Contract Management Expertise

To provide Contract Management expertise into the sales process:

a) helping win new business and expand the scope of contracts that have been won

b) preparing for contract execution phase.

c) manage key contracts through the term of the contract, during delivery and in-life phases ensuring all obligations are fulfilled whilst delivering improved profitability.

2. Contract P&L

Continue to develop processes to measure and maintain the Contract P&L accurately.

3. Contract Growth

Drive an overall 10% increase in Contracted TCV with year on year improvement.

4. Aged Debt

Manage Aged Debt process for each contract ensuring the debt does not exceed 2% of annual contract value.

5. Framework Governance

Responsible for all MI on RM6095 Gigabit Capable, RM6116 NS3 and G-Cloud 13 RM1557 – ensuring this is submitted on time to Crown Commercial Services.

6. Culture

Personally adopt the Neos Networks culture/values and become a promoter of the Neos Networks expected behaviours.

7. Senior Leadership Forum

As a member of the Neos Senior Leadership Forum, provide insight which benefits the effectiveness of existing processes.

What do I need?

• Experienced Contract Manager, preferably with IACCM certification.
• Practiced in Contract Management of complex Telecommunication contracts across the Public and Private sectors.
• Deep understanding of how Public sector frameworks operate, ideally with first-hand experience in RM6095, RM6116 NS3 and RM1557 G-Cloud.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and lead your own matters, with confidence & to multi-task, collaborate with and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact [email protected]