West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Contract and Compliance Manager – Overview
If you are passionate about procurement and working for a double award-winning national team, WMCA has created a new Contract and Compliance team reporting to the Head of Procurement. We are seeking a dynamic leader and experienced professional to drive high-impact and complex contract management, manage a team of officers, and ensure contracts are monitored and aligned with organisational priorities. This role supports service quality, value for money, and continuous improvement across commissioned services.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure services meet legislative, regulatory, and contractual standards.
* Support commissioning of quality services aligned with performance and inspection requirements.
* Collaborate with senior commissioners to resolve complex contract issues, including suspensions or terminations.
* Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.
* Manage contracts with key stakeholders to ensure high compliance and alignment with WMCA objectives.
* Facilitate meetings, workshops, and learning sessions with service teams.
* Attend and report at meetings with colleagues, providers, and agencies.
* Provide regulatory guidance to colleagues and providers.
* Engage in staff development and continuous professional learning.
* Oversee and review contracts to ensure performance and value for money.
* Manage workload and provide regular progress updates.
* Produce reports on monitoring, compliance, and contract outcomes.
* Take corrective action when services underperform, including audits and follow-ups.
* Ensure providers understand improvement plans, deadlines, and consequences.
* Support data analysis for quality and contract monitoring.
* Adhere to WMCA’s Constitution, Codes of Conduct, and all relevant policies and regulations.
* Undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.
What’s Essential
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
* Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks, specifically PCR2015 and PA2023.
* Team management and development, including 1-1s and appraisals.
* Experience of reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with governing body/public sector standards.
* Analysing and interpreting quantitative or qualitative information to inform decisions.
* Developing and delivering SMART action plans and monitoring progress.
* Working effectively in partnership with other organisations and agencies.
* Collaborating with internal teams to develop and improve the service.
* Collating data and presenting findings clearly and concisely.
* Ability to understand complex technical or legislative information and relay to non-specialist colleagues.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Influencing and negotiating skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across the team and organisation.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Location
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
How To Apply
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Salary and Benefits
We advertise salary ranges; new appointments typically start at the lowest salary point, with potential year-on-year progression. Benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 28 days paid annual leave (plus purchase option)
* Ethical saving options and healthcare plans
* Discounted gym membership
* Bike purchase scheme (including e-bikes)
* Paid volunteering leave
* Other benefits as listed on the careers site
For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Right to Work
Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required before an employment offer is confirmed. Non-UK applicants (except Ireland) must hold a valid UKVI visa.
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