Agency Contract Manager

Nottingham City Council, The Park, City of Nottingham

Agency Contract Manager

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Nottingham City Council, The Park, City of Nottingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0c51638c059d4309be11dce56d98da2f

Full Job Description

Full-time | Agency Contract ManagerAre you an expert in temporary agency recruitment and managed service provider contracts? Do you have the confidence to influence and drive performance across a large and complex workforce supply chain? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing compliance, stakeholder relationships, and supplier performance? If so, we want to hear from you.Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Agency Contract Manager to lead the management of our Neutral Vendor temporary labour contract. This role sits at the heart of how we source and manage contingent workers across the organisation and is key to delivering value, compliance, and service resilience. What you'll be responsible forAs the strategic contract owner and internal lead for our contingent labour supply chain, you will: Manage the corporate contract with our Managed Service Provider Ensure temporary staffing is procured efficiently, transparently, and in line with public sector procurement regulations Act as the senior point of contact for all aspects of the contract, from governance to compliance and performance Work closely with hiring managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to meet complex staffing needs across the organisation Resolve service issues and challenges with pragmatic, data-led decisions Monitor spend, ensure cost efficiency, and enforce adherence to agreed frameworks Lead market intelligence gathering to overcome sourcing barriers for specialist and hard-to-fill roles, A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values your ideas

Be a key contributor to the evolution of our Hiring & Managing Agency Workers policy What we're looking forWe are looking for someone who brings a deep understanding of contract and supplier management in the temporary recruitment sector. You should be confident holding both internal and external stakeholders to account, with the ability to challenge constructively, find solutions under pressure, and improve how we work.You will need to demonstrate: Previous experience in contract management within the public sector A track record of managing complex vendor relationships and performance Knowledge of IR35, Agency Worker Regulations, and compliance frameworks Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills A collaborative and resilient mindset, able to influence at all levels An understanding of procurement law and best practice A personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusionA professional qualification in contract management or a relevant field is desirable. Why join Nottingham City Council?At Nottingham City Council, we don't just fill roles. We build careers, shape services, and make a difference to people's lives. We offer, Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities Ready to take charge of a critical workforce contract?If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in complexity and want to make a measurable difference, this is your opportunity.Apply today and help us deliver smart, compliant, and sustainable workforce solutions for the people of Nottingham.You can find the job description for this postAt Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.For informal enquiries please contact Polly Colville, by email atClosing Date: 10th August 2025Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held: TBCIf

you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre:By applying to this job, you agree to ourAbout Us:Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
  • Smart Working - to support your work life balance
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
  • Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

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