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Job Offer: Contract Consultant:Job description:Job location: Sussex, Falmer Hours: 37.5 per week Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. Expected Interview date: To be confirmed Expected start date: To be confirmed About the function As a contract consultant you will support the with the development and direct contract management of contracts at the University and be a key contact between the Division/School and the divisional function. You will collaborate with operational leads and other colleagues across the division and the wider University. The University is seeking a passionate individual to support the universities ambitious contract compliance targets the function is in the contract management team and is to provide advice and insight within significant specialist area to help to address problems, make recommendations and propose improvements to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. About you We are seeking for a person who has a passion to support and develop contract management in higher education, is ambitious courageous and has the drive to move the organisation into the next part of our journey and create a centre of excellence for contract management: Principal Accountabilities » Provide objective and expert information, advice and guidance for managers within the organisation on improvements to services and activities related to a specific area of skills. » Assess queries and potential issues, identifying options and recommending solutions, liaising closely with significant operational teams. » Support the implementation of improvement solutions through planning and project management. Key Responsibilities » Develop and maintain effective relationships across the organisation to engender confidence and trust in the advice provided at all stakeholder levels » Provide advice to managers on best practice located on regularly updated knowledge within own area of skills. » Through close collaboration with the significant management team, identify and document the specific issue or query to be investigated. Provide coaching and guidance at leadership abilities level to help to articulate and research the problem or issue presented. » Monitor and analyse Key Performance Indicators, to assist in the identification of risks, errors, problems and improvement opportunities » Identify options and make recommendations to address or improve problem areas. » Provide skills and support in knowledge the impact of the recommended action and help to build plans for implementation » Support managers within the significant area on the production and maintenance of project plans for solution implementation and ensure that these are shared with key stakeholders » Lead the design and delivery of support materials for implementation plans where appropriate » Where required, deliver coaching and training for team members to develop capabilities in line with required improvements. » Work closely with significant teams across the organisation encouraging sharing of best practice and collaboration in improving processes and procedures. » To carry out any other tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. For full details and how to applyplease click the 'Apply' button, above. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. Skills:
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