Job profile

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts and Projects Manager within the Operations Service.

The role supports the Operations Strategy and Policy Manager on a range of projects and contracts/service level agreements (SLAs) as well as providing management of the Operations support services.

The role involves:

• Supporting the Strategy and Policy Manager with development and delivery of Strategy and Policy services within Operations.
• Supporting the Strategy and Policy Manager with building/nurturing partnerships with other organisations and deputising at partnership meetings.
• Leading the Operations’ projects to ensure timely delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Leading on the Contracts/SLAs managed by Operations.
• Manage the Operations’ infrastructure/assets (Car Parks etc).
• Overall management of the Operations Business Support team.
• Overall management of the Waste-Recycling and Systems team.

 Your skills and experience:

• Strong Project Management skills including project governance.
• Contract Management skills, including negotiation and performance management experience.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good knowledge of the local government sector and challenges it faces.
• Ability to formulate and develop project plans for their effective implementation.
• Ability to confidently respond to complex issues.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate in a positive way.
• Excellent people management skills, to foster and build positive relationships between colleagues in various functions within Operations and colleagues in other services.
• Ability to influence others positively to achieve satisfactory outcomes relevant to the role.

The successful candidate will have a formal project management qualification or a willingness to undertake the PRINCE 2 (Practitioner) certification.

At an operational level, you will have the ability to focus on the key issues, identify appropriate solutions and ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.

The role will require you to be a team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills and an enthusiastic approach to challenges.

Hybrid working is available for this role, where a mix of both office and home working can be agreed subject to the needs of the job. Further details can be discussed with you at interview should you wish to work a hybrid pattern.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Samir Pandya on ext. 3335.

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online below.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 25th September 2023.