Somerset Council
Contract Manager (FM Property)
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Closing date: 26 July 2026 Salary: £17,158 to £19,236 per annum for 22.2 hours per week Fixed-Term contract until 31/12/2026. Based at County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Role summary
You’ll be supporting the contract and risk manager in delivering value, efficiency and compliance across a diverse premises portfolio. You will be providing professional and technical oversight to ensure contracts are effectively procured, managed and optimised. Through this work, you will be contributing to improved service performance, cost control and long-term sustainability.
This role leads the development and delivery of a structured contract management programme. You will be ensuring effective supplier performance and governance, and you will drive continuous improvement through contract review, re-procurement and consolidation activity.
What you’ll do - key responsibilities
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- Oversee the provision of a wide range of contract management activity and a programme of consolidation, specification and re-procurement.
- Use technical skill and experience to resolve commercial and performance issues escalated.
- Develop and implement a programme of contract reviews, managing relationships with suppliers at an operational level.
- Oversee and be accountable for the effective maintenance of contract records and documentation.
- Responsible for effective financial management of contract spend within area of responsibility.
- Develops and implements procedures to manage own and team performance and ensure targets are met.
What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills
- Previous experience in contract management administration.
- Previous experience in developing spreadsheets from concept to implementation.
- Knowledge of contract management.
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or ICT area.
- Methodical with an eye for detail and good personal organisation.
- Good ICT skills including competency in Excel and IT Data Management.
- Analytical skills, good communication skills and organisational skills.
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**Additional Information **
- This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week.
- This is a fixed-term position until 31/12/2026.
- Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office).
- 28 days of annual leave pro rata (additional to bank holidays).
- Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.
A full job description can be found here: TR0015 Contract Manager (FM Property) - Job Description.pdf
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