Commercial Manager

Nobul manage the recruitment on behalf of Salix Finance.

We’re Salix Finance, but we’re not a bank.

Our mission is to enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero. We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and to remove more households from fuel poverty.

We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. We also offer insight, intelligence and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. We were created in 2004 and have been growing ever since. We now employ 200 people. We are committed and passionate about supporting governments to reach their ambitious net zero targets. We are proud and excited to be on the journey with them. We are wholly owned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

We are looking to bring on a Contracts Manager. As the Contracts Manager, you will lead the organisation in the areas of:

• Overseeing the performance management of the delivery partner and ensure that they adhere to and meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensuring that the contract's obligations are met.
• Overseeing all contract amendments, utilizing the knowledge of the subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure that the contract alterations are compliant, appropriate, and then drive these changes both internally and with the Delivery Partner and DESNZ.
• Building a mutually beneficial relationship with both the delivery partner and DESNZ; to ultimately ensure the schemes are successful in achieving their objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contract obligations.
• Drive the implementation of contract changes, both internally and with the delivery partner and DESNZ, to align with strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships with the delivery partner and DESNZ to support the success of assigned schemes.
• Engage in risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with contractual agreements.
• Utilise contract management tools, techniques, and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on contractual matters to internal teams, fostering a comprehensive understanding of contract nuances.
• Support the Head of Commercial negotiate contract terms with partners and stakeholders to attain mutually beneficial outcomes while safeguarding organisational and DESNZ interests.
• Facilitate contract-related meetings and communications, acting as the primary liaison between the organisation, DESNZ and the delivery partner.
• Ensure the documentation and record-keeping for all contract-related activities are accurate, up-to date, and in compliance with PCR and legal requirements.
• Oversee the creation, review, and maintenance of all contractual documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assess and report on the efficiency and performance of existing contracts.
• Support the Head of Commercial in addressing any contract disputes in a timely manner, working towards resolution, and maintaining professional relationships.
• Provide regular reports on contract statuses, progress, and compliance issues to senior management.
• Support with the review and improvement of contract management processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support with the implementation of strategies, standards, controls, and systems pertaining to procurement and vendor contract management in accordance with PCR and statutory requirements.