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Founder & Director at Inspire People | Driven by a Mission to help Tech Scale-Ups & Public Bodies accelerate innovation and growth for a healthier…
Inspire People is partnering with HM Land Registry (HMLR) during an exciting time as HMLR continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We have exciting opportunities available now to join us on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to join an established team of Supplier and Contract Managers within HM Land Registry’s (HMLR) Transformation & Technology (T&T) Directorate, supporting BAU Operations and an exciting Transformation Programme supporting £8 Trillion of property assets.
HMLR seek to build successful partnerships with our Technology Suppliers to help us deliver our Business Strategy, and this post plays a pivotal role in delivering commercial and technical outcomes for the Business.
The postholder will:
* Proactively and effectively manage a grouping of suppliers and contracts within the T&T ICT contract portfolio. This includes managing supplier performance against contract KPIs and SLAs and ensuring HMLR deliver on their obligations.
* Build and maintain the supplier relationship through the whole lifecycle; on-boarding through to exit.
* Be responsible for ensuring HMLR receives value on investment through regular and comprehensive performance reviews.
* Act as an escalation point for service and supplier related matters where supplier performance, delivery and support are considered an issue.
* Manage contracts by resolving disputes, processing change requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory/audit/policy requirements.
* Implement best practice regarding risk management and risk mitigation throughout the contract life cycle. Seek to develop a strategic relationship (where appropriate) and understand how the supplier service roadmap benefits HMLR’s aspirations.
* Conduct analysis and review the marketplace to determine potential alternative products/suppliers in line with compliant government routes.
* Engage with wider functions, to develop value-led joint strategic account plans, product and service roadmaps that drive maximum value from supplier relationships.
* Working in a Contract management Role
* Establishing strong working relationships with suppliers and delivering value to the organisation
* Managing issue resolution and delivering improvements
* Managing change and the effects it has on teams/suppliers
* Developing service requirements
* Managing full lifecycle of Contracts in business as usual and Project scenarios, managing risks and issues.
* Able to work in a logical, structured manner under time pressures to minimise risk in achieving desired outcomes.
* Ability to evaluate and propose practical alternatives where issues arise in supplier management.
* Has effective & influential communication skills (verbal & written) in particular the ability to both understand and translate “technical jargon”.
* Embraces change and challenge (even if uncomfortable) and is able to adapt ways of working to deliver value early.
* Able to use Microsoft products such as Excel for budget monitors
* Has a sound understanding of financial budgeting and accounting.
* Annual leave of 28.5 days’ paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays
* A clear progression pathway inc. personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside
* Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you)
* Opportunity to work condensed hours
* Social and sports club
* Access to an employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues
* Interest-free loan for season tickets
* Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
* HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working.
Recruitment Process:
* Inspire People will assess your CV and compile a longlist of applications for HM Land Registry to sift. If you progress through this stage, you will need to complete a short, pre-recorded video with Inspire People. Alternatively, you can provide written answers to the questions. HM Land Registry will then sift these applications. Please make sure your CV outlines how you meet the Essential Experience.
* Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a blended interview, of which more information will be issued by Inspire at the time. Candidates can refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.
* HMLR is unable to offer a Skilled Worker Visa for this role, you must have the RTW in the UK.
* HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the Plymouth office.
Closing Date: 24/11/2025
Shortlist: w/c 01/12/2025
Interviews: Weeks commencing 8th and 15th Dec 2025
Please note, these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain and Information Technology
Industries
* Government Administration and Technology, Information and Media
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