Contracts Manager - Property & Estates (Hybrid, National role)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager working with the Property & Estates team at Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK, and part of the Oasis Global family. By joining our family of staff, you will be working alongside people dedicated to helping our students realise their potential. We wish to transform the lives of our communities and support our young people and staff through their journeys with Oasis.

Make your next career move to an organisation dedicated to transforming lives!

About the Role

We are looking for someone to lead the delivery and manage our National Contracts across the facilities management team, with the aim to provide high quality, value for money contracts that deliver exceptional service levels to all our academies and the wider organisation.

The role can be remote based or at one of our regional offices, with the need for frequent travel to academies and external meetings across the UK as necessary for the effective delivery of the job. Travel expenses will be redeemable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Contracts Management and the education sector.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be educated to degree level.
• Have relevant industry qualifications and experience.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the Education sector.
• Experience of successfully managing supplier relationships
• A proven track record in contract management within a multi-site environment.
• Experience of running or supporting sizeable procurement processes.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be a confident user of ICT.
• Be aligned to the ethos and values of the organisation.
• Hold a UK driving license

To view the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria please download the job description.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally – including certifications
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 + 8 days per annum, rising to 30 + 8 days after two years of service
• Defined benefit pension scheme (inc. life cover, lower tax, set rate 1/49 and ill health cover) – average input of 18.2% from us!
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Access to free counselling service
• Free eye tests
• A lively environment with colleagues who care
   

How to Apply:

Please download and complete the Oasis Application Form and Equal Opportunity Form. Once complete, please return by email to saskia.cook@oasisuk.org by no later than Monday 9th October 2023

Unfortunately, we cannot accept CVs alone as an application for this role - you must complete an Oasis Application Form for safeguarding purposes.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact saskia.cook@oasisuk.org

Closing date for applications is: Monday 9th October 2023

We will be reviewing applications as and when they are sent.

Interviews will take place on: To be confirmed

Proposed start date: ASAP