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You’ll be joining a large public sector organisation within health and social care, focused on improving outcomes for local communities. The team operates in a hybrid environment, offering both office and home‑working flexibility. Part of a wider system committed to reducing inequalities and improving service delivery. A collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment supporting procurement and contract management.

Your new role

• Act as first point of contact for providers and stakeholders.
• Lead or support service procurements within your contract portfolio.
• Monitor contract performance, risks, issues and financial/quality data.
• Organise and chair relevant contracting meetings.
• Maintain contract documentation, variations and registers in line with SOPs.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to interpret complex performance, financial and quality data.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, project delivery or similar.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Confidence handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working with agreed home/office balance. Must be able to commute to Bristol regularly.
• Opportunity to develop procurement and contract management expertise.
• Weekly paid timesheets, via the option of the relative chosen payment method. This could be PAYE or Umbrella as this role site Inside IR35.
• You will gain access to Hays worker discounts.

What you need to do now

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