Commercial Contracts Business Partner Salary - £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade 9) Hours - 37 hours per week Contract type - full time permanent Work Style - Flexible workstyle (hybrid, minimum two office days per week ) This is an exciting time to be part of the team as Procurement and Commercial have joined together as one team, creating new opportunities to improve cohesiveness and further develop our approach to contract lifecycle management (CLM). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Commercial Contracts Business Partner to play a key role in shaping the Council’s CLM strategy and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other relevant legislation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Procurement and Commercial to lead on CLM implementation, drive continuous improvement, and embed best practice across the organisation. This includes managing critical contracts such as PFIs, providing expert commercial advice, and overseeing performance reporting and governance. Key responsibilities include - Lead the development and implementation of the Council’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) strategy. - Oversee commercial management of critical contracts, including PFIs. - Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Council policies. - Provide expert commercial advice and support to service areas. - Drive performance reporting, governance, and continuous improvement. - Manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities for added value. - Lead CLM training and maintain a contract management skills matrix. - Support transformation, social value, and local economic growth through strategic contracting. You will need to demonstrate - Senior-level experience in contract lifecycle or commercial management - Proven success of managing complex contracts and delivering change - Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills - Expertise in CLM strategy, compliance, and supplier relationships - Ability to analyse performance data and lead continuous improvement Qualifications Educated to degree level or significant experience in contract lifecycle and commercial management. If you are interested in applying and require further information on this position, please contact: Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial 01902 554029 or email parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk. Interview Information: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 06/10/2025 Please note, shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview process. Full details will be provided in the interview invitation. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our workforce has a voice, employees feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Working for us For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Workstyles At the Council all job roles are allocated a workstyle. The Council have three categories of workstyles, which are: Fixed - This is when employees work in a fixed location. This signifies the role to be permanently based from one fixed location (this could be an office or home if agreed under a flexible working request). There may be ad hoc exceptions such as attendance at a specific meeting or training is required at an alternative location. The postholder for this role is allocated a base location and is predominantly expected to work from here. Field - This is when employees work in the field. This signifies the role to be predominately based out in the community and has a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space. Employees in this workstyle tend to travel to various locations for work, meetings, training etc where required. Flexible - This workstyle denotes that the postholder’s base location is flexible, to meet the needs of the business. The postholder can work from a mixture of home or any Council office, partner/client, or external location, as required. This workstyle provides employees the option to work from home, however the work base location remains as stated in the contract of employment. Employees have flexibility to work from office space at any of the council buildings across the City of Wolverhampton or choose to work from home (UK based Address). For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Parvinder Uppal, Head of Procurement and Commercial 01902 554029 or email parvinder.uppal@wolverhampton.gov.uk. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find ou Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification