Estates and Procurement Manager

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Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Working within the Estates Controls Team, you will play a key role in supporting the development and embedding of this growing function within the Estates Management Group (EMG) and the wider organisation. You will help shape and implement effective processes that support strong governance and value for money across the estates portfolio.

The Contract and Procurement Manager provides a centralised service responsible for the procurement, renewal and termination of bronze level and low value EMG contracts. The role ensures contracts are planned, procured and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle, in line with commercial best practice.

• Support, or act as, the Lead Officer where necessary for designated contract procurement and renewal exercises by managing the commercial engagement from a business perspective.
• Engage with the Commercial Advisor (CA) within the Commercial Directorate where there is a requirement to vary or extend a contract.
• Support EMG Contract Owners to manage their contracts and any interdependencies between contracts.
• In conjunction with the Contract Owner (CO) manage the day to day running of the supplier contract. This will include monitoring supplier performance and having dialogue with suppliers to ensure standards are maintained or service failures rectified.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work‑life balance.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience in drafting high‑quality documents with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, influencing stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.

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Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th January 2026