Contract Manager
- 549517
- Closing at: Jul 2 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Cardiff, Reading or Perth - this is a hybrid role working a minimum two days a week from the office at one of the advertised locations.
Salary: £44,195 - £50,611 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
What is the Role?
As the Contracts Manager responsible for managing all Metering related contracts you will lead on the pricing, service levels and relationships for new and existing contracts liaising with other functions (BE Commercial, Legal, Procurement). You will support the performance management of the contractual service level arrangements, and the smart programme and operational teams to ensure our install targets are met. Your role will include:
- Setting out the service level agreements with contracted parties and managing and maintaining performance. Always looking to improve on existing customer and partner relationships and evolve our smart metering capability.
- Lead the delivery of new commercial agreements (including Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement) and the development of existing commercial agreements that relate to metering services.
- Working with the Business to support processes and functions with key dependencies on Service Providers.
- Working closely with BE Commercial and Legal teams to progress significant contractual development, understanding how the business is performing against smart targets (in line with DESNZ and Ofgem governance) and support the business in meeting this obligation through contractual development, SLA management and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the Information Security Management System and Information Security Risk Management defined in ISO 27001
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Contract management experience.
- Strong numeracy skills to demonstrate the commercial and monetary value of contracts.
- Understanding of the drivers and dynamics of commercial and legal agreements within a metering services context.
- Highly communicative at all levels with the aim of developing strong, sustainable business relationships.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks or activities.
About our Business
The race to net zero is intensifying for businesses of all sizes. Sustainable decisions made today can meet customers' changing needs for tomorrow and bring long-term success for businesses. Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions is different as all its renewable electricity is sourced from SSE's own UK wind and hydro assets.
In addition to providing gas and electricity to businesses across the UK, SSE Energy Solutions invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets. SSE Energy Solutions works with its customers to deliver financially robust plans to bring flexibility and diversity to their energy infrastructure - the low-carbon solutions they need to succeed in the race to net zero.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Lynsey on or on .
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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