Join us as a Programme Manager and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
The Strategic Programme Manager - Public Sector makes a significant contribution to the management of Fera’s public sector framework portfolio and takes direct responsibility for a defined subset of frameworks, contracts, and customers (for example Fera’s requirements under the Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework and HSE R&D Framework). The role will support the Director of Strategic Development - Public Sector across all of the requirements of the Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS) Contract Management.
They will generate, lead and cultivate senior relationships across government departments, identifying and developing new channels for strategic support and ensuring deliverables are met consistently across existing contracts to drive growth across frameworks. Working alongside BU Heads, they will manage Fera stakeholders and scientists to ensure these high-profile projects are delivered responsively, according to all associated KPIs whilst also ensure that all efficiencies are maximised.
This role will report to the Director of Strategic Development - Public Sector and is an explicit part of the succession planning within the delivery of the SSCS. The role will provide progressive exposure to senior leadership engagement and portfolio-level accountability.
What you’ll be doing:
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To be responsible for the leadership of a subset of UK Government accounts, holding successful relationships with government departments, agencies, and ALBs.
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You'll be responsible and accountable for key deliverables across frameworks and contracts including governance and commercial performance
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Accountable for the reporting of deliverables including KPIs & compliance, revenue margins, risks, audit and forecasting
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Capitalise upon existing relationships (and forges new relationships) to maximise the identification of new opportunities - identifying and developing new channels for strategic support.
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Manage defined subset of contracts
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Manage and/or supports supplier and sub-contracting relationships and deliverables
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Lead operational customer relationships
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Support bids and framework activity
What we’re looking for:
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Experience managing public sector accounts/projects and/or relationships.
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Strong understanding of governance and audit requirements
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Commercial and P&L competence and experience
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Strong stakeholder and organisational skills
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Experience working within a scientific or technical environment
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Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
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Experience collaborating with scientific or technical delivery team
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A working knowledge of UK public procurement and governance would be advantageous
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Degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or STEM discipline would be advantageous
What’s in it for you?
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?25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
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Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
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The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
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Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
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Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
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Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact [email protected]
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.
At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
