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Our Mission
We are known as IfATE, we are a group of passionate people who work with employers to develop, approve, review and revise apprenticeships and technical qualifications.
We are transforming and improving the skills system by putting employers at the heart and making it easier to navigate for all.
You will be part of an organisation that works to help people of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to maximise their potential, contribute to improving social mobility and the UKs productivity.
Find out more about the work of IfATE in the What we do page on our website.
We are building an inclusive culture to make IfATE a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, and actively welcome applications from everyone including those from underrepresented groups.
Job description
As a Contract Manager you will be part of IfATEs Commercial Delivery team with responsibility for the management of contractual relationships with T Level Awarding Organisations. You will also gain experience of complex contract delivery management and working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for proactive and organised individuals who pay high attention to detail. Successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team and independently. You will also be able to work flexibly supporting a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be confident in reading and understanding a commercial contract to find solutions to commercial matters. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who can offer creative solutions to newly emerging challenges.
Person specification
As a Contract Manager your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Supporting on day-to-day contract management of T Level Awarding Organisations, ensuring that delivery and performance requirements are monitored and met.
- Supporting Senior Contract Managers to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with T Level Awarding Organisations.
- Analysing a range of T Level KPI and performance management data, assisting in the drafting of reports for the IfATEs Board and Senior Leadership Team.
- Presenting complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Working closely with colleagues across IfATE to continually develop and improve ways of working.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of working in a public or private sector commercial environment, engaging with a range of suppliers and/or external and internal stakeholders.
- Capability to communicate complex contractual matters clearly and concisely in a non-technical manner, including experience of presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of commercial and legal issues in contracts, knowing when to seek legal advice.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of value for money and how to make savings.
- Ability to consider wider policy, financial and legal implications when managing contracts.
- Ability to grasp information quickly from a range of sources, with a focus on delivering successful outcomes.
Desirable Criteria
- Achieved or working towards a professional commercial and/ or contract management accreditation such as MCIPS, or experience of working within a contract management or commercial role.
- Experience of using e-Contract Management Systems.
Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie between candidates.
Working flexibly is important to the success of the IfATE, and while you will have specific responsibilities as set out above, you will be part of a one team approach and may be asked to be involved in a range of other activities. As new areas of work progress, you may be asked to move between teams to deliver the IfATEs key priorities.
Benefits
£10,638 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
IfATE offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
- An environment with flexible working options
- Automatic enrolment into Civil Service Pension Scheme which provides an attractive person, benefits for dependents and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A generous Annual leave entitlement of 25 days (not including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, all staff receive the Kings Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days bank and public holidays.
- An extensive range of learning and professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
- Access to a range of retail, travel & lifestyle employee discounts.
Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Institute’s transfer / promotion policies.
As a member of the Institute, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your experience.
Application
You will be asked to submit a Personal statement (word count: 1000) in which you will need to evidence how you meet the essential criteria listed above.
Please can you also submit a CV which details your employment history and qualifications. This will not be scored and will be used as a supporting document.
The personal statement will be assessed at sift. If we receive high volumes of applications, we will sift only on the first essential criteria, so please ensure that the first 150-200 words of your statement are aligned to this criterion.
Candidates eligible for the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) will be invited to interview if they meet the minimum criteria at application stage. Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for more details.
Interview
The interview will involve a discussion around your experience based on the adverts criteria and your statement.
You will need to prepare a 5 minute presentation, details of which will be provided ahead of the interview.
Sift is expected to take place w/c 20 November 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4 December 2023.
Please note, the above dates are subject to change.
Interviews will be expected to take place remotely via MS Teams. Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for further information on the process.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via IFArecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to IFATE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education does not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via IFArecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Elizabeth Love
- Email : elizabeth.love@education.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : IFArecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
