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Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full‑time
Employment type: Legacy wording: Permanent
Hybrid working arrangement, minimum 2 days in office per week.
Role Overview
The Senior Commercial Contract Manager will report directly to the Corporate Director of Commercial. In this role, you will be responsible for:
Contract Management
* Develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice.
* Conduct negotiations for changes related to the contract.
* Review and amend contract documents, including service level exhibits and statements of work, in line with agreed changes.
* Maintain and refine exit plans as necessary to ensure orderly contract exits.
* Identify and mitigate commercial risk.
Stakeholder Management
* Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Intervene, analyse, manage and resolve business conflicts between MaPS and vendors/suppliers and manage internal stakeholders.
Skills and Experience Required
* MCIPS or equivalent accreditation such as IACCM/WCC or equivalent relevant experience.
* Proven track record of working effectively in commercial contract management and strong and demonstrable experience at a senior level (ideally 5–10 years in a similar role).
* Experience in commercial cost models and their practical implementation.
* Contract audits and assurance.
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford in a recently renovated modern office. We work to help people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing and are guided by our values of caring, connecting and transforming.
Our Values
* Caring– We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
* Connecting– We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
* Transforming– We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
What We Offer
* Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary).
* Interest‑free loan for season tickets for buses and trains.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs.
* Give‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
* Employee assistance programme (EAP).
* Enhanced family and sick pay.
* Paid volunteering (2 days a year).
* Recognition scheme.
* Discounts portal to numerous retailers.
Flexible Working
We take pride in our flexible approach. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement; the number of days you work at home will be determined by business needs and personal circumstances. If successful, we will discuss your suitable hybrid arrangement before you take up the post.
Application Process
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit and is open and fair. If you have any concerns about the recruitment process, you can contact the Money and Pensions Service at recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Job Reference: MaPS00857
Close Date: 21/12/2025
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