Contract Manager

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 06/03/26

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 16/03/26

Following the retirement of the previous post holder an excellent opportunity has arisen for the right candidate.

The role is to manage the Leicestershire County Council's (LCC) Soft FM diverse range of Soft FM Contracts, including Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance, Security, Waste Collection, Window Cleaning and Washroom Contracts.

These contracts are entirely delivered by our outsourced suppliers which we oversee and manage to deliver the services to our own LCC sites (client departments) as well as our partners - including schools, academies, police and fire services, parish, district and city councils (external customers).

The day‑to‑day role involves managing the suppliers to ensure they deliver the contract, and adjusting or amending the contract to meet the needs of both the client departments and the external customers.

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent relevant membership of a professional body, or suitable experience of working on large and complex facilities management operations
• Experience developing or working in successful partnerships or contracts
• Evidence of the ability to plan and organise your own work and that of others, and to work under pressure and problem‑solve
• Experience in writing reports and managing budgets
• Competent and confident in the use of computers and databases
• Good liaison and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with good levels of numeracy and literacy skills

Mark Watts:
Manager of Workplace Facilities Services
Telephone:

To contact me by email, please . I am on annual leave until 2nd March 2026.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background – we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected.

For tips on how to write your statement, see the

How to Apply

section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning  (select option
2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

At Leicestershire County Council, we’re committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

• Our Recruitment Process
• Our Organisational Values
• Our Employee Benefits
• Working for Us