275 Contract Role jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Contract Specialist

Location: Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only)

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Sourcing Initiatives Manager is responsible to assist the Sourcing organization in the negotiation of agreements with GE Aviation Systems suppliers. Applies sound legal and business judgement to identify, analyze, and negotiate contract terms and conditions and other related requirements to mitigate risk.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end contracts negotiation process to meet/exceed business cycle time requirements

• Advise sourcing and business teams on agreement structure, risks, and alternatives
• Manage contract clause libraries and contract databases
• Collaborate with business functions to draft revisions to C64/I64 and appropriate fall backs
• Management of contract template processes, including systematic reviews of templates and playbooks, and incorporation of best contracting practices and provisions
• Assist with educating and training individuals regarding contract processes, policies and procedures, as needed
• Lead process improvement efforts to support the achievement of business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or paralegal certification plus 5+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully towards strict deadlines, as well as independently on multiple, simultaneous assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability

Role: Contract Specialist

Location: Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only)

Inside IR35

Job Description Summary

The Senior Sourcing Initiatives Manager is responsible to assist the Sourcing organization in the negotiation of agreements with GE Aviation Systems suppliers. Applies sound legal and business judgement to identify, analyze, and negotiate contract terms and conditions and other related requirements to mitigate risk.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end contracts negotiation process to meet/exceed business cycle time requirements

• Advise sourcing and business teams on agreement structure, risks, and alternatives
• Manage contract clause libraries and contract databases
• Collaborate with business functions to draft revisions to C64/I64 and appropriate fall backs
• Management of contract template processes, including systematic reviews of templates and playbooks, and incorporation of best contracting practices and provisions
• Assist with educating and training individuals regarding contract processes, policies and procedures, as needed
• Lead process improvement efforts to support the achievement of business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or paralegal certification plus 5+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully towards strict deadlines, as well as independently on multiple, simultaneous assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability

eStore Trading Manager

Hybrid/ 3 days per week in Chertsey Office

£300 - £400 p/day - Day rate Contract role Inside IR35

Overview

The successful eStore Trading Manager will play a critical role in driving the commercial success of our online sales channels.

You will be a key driver in understanding performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement, and effectively collaborating with local subsidiaries to achieve ambitious sales targets.

Your ability to translate data into actionable insights, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to strategic initiatives like SKU rationalization will be crucial to your success and the overall performance of the European eStore.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on our digital channel.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Part of the D2C Channel Management and BI team, helping to deliver our revenue targets and support new sales initiatives, across 17 European Subsidiaries and 32 Markets. Working with all categories and all functions to drive sales and optimize performance across all our storefronts (DTC, EPP, SMB, Shop App, E-Promoter).

As eStore Trading Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the European subs across all online sales channels. This role requires a deep understanding of eStore performance, the ability to identify drivers of success and underperformance, and the skill to collaborate with local subsidiaries to implement effective growth strategies. You will be the main point of contact for the Subsidiary.

• Weekly Trading Calls: Host weekly trading calls with Subsidies. Develop a comprehensive understanding of eStore performance across all online sales channels (DTC, EPP, SMB, Shop App, E-Promoter). Analyse weekly performance trends to understand why performance has increased or decreased, and stay informed on the actions being taken by local subsidiaries to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning: Investigate under/over performance across channels to identify root cause. Collect insights from Subs to add context and pinpoint root cause. Collaborate with Subsidiaries to agree on clear and actionable plan to address underperformance and drive improvement, ensuring diligent follow-up on agreed actions.
• SLT Reporting and Feedback Loop: Prepare weekly performance updates to be presented to the Senior Leadership Team. Clearly articulating performance trends, key drivers, and proposed actions. Provide updates to existing actions and progress.
• Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with local Subsidiaries. Focusing on eStore performance, challenges, and opportunities. Work collaboratively with local teams to agree on strategic actions and ensure consistent follow-up on progress.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data analytics tools and reports to pinpoint performance issues and identify areas for optimization. Formulate clear and insightful questions for local subsidiaries based on data analysis to drive focused discussions and problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across various functions both at the European and local levels. Effectively manage these relationships to drive eStore success.
• SKU Rationalization Program Contribution: Actively participate in and contribute to the European SKU Rationalization program. Support subs with implementation, ongoing performance analysis and revenue mitigation plans.

What we need for this role:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in e-commerce trading, online sales management, or a similar role, ideally within a multi-market environment.
• Proven ability to work with and manage/support senior stakeholders, Heads of Departments. Good soft skills essential
• Deep understanding of various online sales channels and their specific performance drivers.
• Strong experience in working with digital data and analysing complex data sets and drawing relevant conclusions/asking questions to understand root cause. Metrics include paid/owned/organic traffic, conversion rates, purchase funnel, customer acquisition cost, sales breakdown by Division and other relevant e-commerce metrics.
• A strong passion for metrics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to delve into data details while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.

Nice to Have

Experience working across multiple European markets

Technical Skills with analytical tools:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Pivot, complex formulas, and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with BI tools, including the ability to navigate and interpret existing reports.
• Competent in using PowerPoint for clear and concise presentations and ability to present to senior audience.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deliverables to deadlines, and collaborate successfully with diverse partners across different markets.
• Strong ability to problem-solve independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive to successful completion.
• Excellent presentation skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely.
• High level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

Are you a skilled Revit user with a strong background in medium to large-scale projects? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing studio with a decade-long portfolio spanning housing, mixed-use, and commercial developments. This team is currently seeking a talented Part II or Part III qualified Architect to contribute to a major commercial project at RIBA Stage 4. As all projects are delivered exclusively in Revit, proficiency in the software is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team working on impactful architecture. If you're ready to hit the ground running on an on-going contract role, please send your CV and portfolio samples. An immediate start would be a bonus.

We will do our very best to help you find your ideal job. Our approach is personable and we believe that your job hunting experience should be enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Are you a skilled Revit user with a strong background in medium to large-scale projects? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing studio with a decade-long portfolio spanning housing, mixed-use, and commercial developments. This team is currently seeking a talented Part II or Part III qualified Architect to contribute to a major commercial project at RIBA Stage 4. As all projects are delivered exclusively in Revit, proficiency in the software is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team working on impactful architecture. If you're ready to hit the ground running on an on-going contract role, please send your CV and portfolio samples. An immediate start would be a bonus.

We will do our very best to help you find your ideal job. Our approach is personable and we believe that your job hunting experience should be enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please visit our website for all vacancies –

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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                            Team Administrator
• Job Location:                     Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices 
• Salary:                               £26,403 - £27,694 per annum 
• Hours per Week:               37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
• Duration:                            One year 
• Closing Date:                     03/09/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:   12395 
• This post is not open to job share

Would you like to work in a role which is both meaningful and rewarding, where you really feel that you make a difference?   

About The Team & Role 

This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Children’s Social Care is on an exciting journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based, and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make a Difference’ to our local communities. 

We are an agile working organisation with a combination of office-based working and working from home (essential equipment is provided).  We place a high premium on diversity and inclusion, as well as on health and wellbeing and we offer a flexible working scheme which is based on business need.  We offer Continued Professional Development and will support you to develop your skills and career prospects within Children’s Services. 

We are looking to recruit a team administrator to support the Family First team in Tewkesbury. This is a full time, fixed term post for one year to cover maternity.  This team works within Gloucestershire County Council’s Children’s Services Early Help team, with a focus on using a flexible approach with families, according to their individual needs and it is not a ‘one size fits all’.  They aim to help families within a 6-12 week review cycle in order to make and sustain improvements.

Your role would be to support the team and the wider Early Help team with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure our children, families and young people receive the necessary care and support they need, whilst providing good customer service in person and on the telephone. 

About You   

We are looking for applicants who would like to join our Early Help Admin team, where the work is varied, and interesting, no two days are the same!  We would like applicants to have excellent IT and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach with an ability to manage your workload to meet deadlines.  If you think that this is the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you.  Why are you perfect for this role and what will you bring to our team?  

About Us

For all of your hard work, you will recieve the following:

• Regular formal and informal support. 
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision. 
• Access to relevant training and career progression. 
• Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment. 
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. 
• Cycle to Work scheme. 
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. 
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply). 

Working in Children’s Social Care does require an applicant who can be proactive or responsive to changing demands and resilient to some of the tough emotional content of the role. However, it is also a role that can bring great reward and job satisfaction. 

How to Apply 

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please apply.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natalie Desborough via email at  

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Team Administrator - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Project Manager
• Job Location:                     Shire Hall, Gloucester 
• Salary:                              £36,124 - £45,718 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
• Duration:                          Up to 31st March 2027 
• Closing Date:                    02/09/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    12310 
• This post is not open to job share

Are you looking for an exciting job opportunity?

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the Children’s Service Programme and Project team as a Project Manager (fixed term up to 31st March 27, grade 8/9).

About the role

Gloucestershire County Council’s Children Services are working on ambitious Improvement and Transformation Programmes across Children’s Services. This role will be central in overseeing the implementation of key projects across the service. Enabling us to improve the lives of our children and young people across Gloucestershire.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will:

• Develop, lead and oversee ambitious projects, to deliver areas of work such as system redesign, remodelling of services, preparing for inspection and culture change
• Act as a positive advocate for improvement and change with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders

The successful candidate will work closely with a range of senior managers across GCC and partners’ organisations.

About us

You will join the Children’s Service Programme and Project team based at Shire Hall in Gloucester, working as part of an agile working offer (which includes working from home combined with time in the office). If you join us, you can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, supportive, passionate and well- respected and experienced team.

About you

You will have proven experience in managing complex projects, along with a desire to progress these skills further. You will be highly organised, able to work flexibly and at pace, as well as delivering consistently to high standards and able to influence others. Ideally, you will have substantial experience working with senior managers and you will have experience of working within Children’s Services.

You will be expected to work to deadlines and deliver work at pace that requires attention to detail. Delivering in a collaborative and timely way is essential.

If you have the skills to manage complex projects, the experience to work flexibly and collaboratively, plus the drive to deliver improvement and transformation we want to hear from you.

About Us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family

Career development and qualification opportunities

Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

An in-house Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. 

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria on the Job Profile. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Clarisse Forgues or Sian Jones, Children’s Service Programme Manager ( ,   Tel: 01452 328514 / 01452 427737

Closing date 2nd September

Interview likely to be held on 15th September 2025

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Project Manager - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Communications Assistant
• Job Location:                     Shire Hall, Block 1, 2nd Floor 
• Salary:                              £26,403-£27,694 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
• Duration:                          One year 
• Closing Date:                    27/08/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    11186 
•  This post is not open to job share

About the Team and Role 

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Communications Assistant to support our Library and Registration teams across Gloucestershire, including 32 library sites. This role sits within the Development Team, based at Shire Hall in Gloucester, and plays a key part in shaping how we communicate with our communities.

You’ll be involved in content creation, digital campaigns, and coordinating day-to-day communications that promote our services in a fresh, engaging, and inclusive way.

About you

You’re a strong writer with a sharp eye for detail and a flair for creativity. You enjoy working collaboratively, are adaptable, and take initiative. Whether it’s crafting compelling social media posts or supporting wider promotional campaigns, you bring energy and ideas to the table.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is confident using digital platforms and tools
• Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Thrives in a team environment and is proactive in their approach

About Us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family

Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

An in-house Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

We are committed to investing in your development and operate flexible times and ways of working, so you may be out meeting partners anywhere within the region, working on your laptop in one of our staff cafes in the heart of the City Centre or working from home.

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role or how your skill set may match ours, please contact Curtis Fulcher, Development Manager, on

Closing Date: 27 August 2025

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 4 September

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Communications Assistant-Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.