Contracts Manager

Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: West Drayton
Contract: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Salary: £43,739 to £46,939 (inclusive of London Weighting allowance)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is committed to delivering efficient and sustainable waste management services across West London. We aim to lead the way in reducing environmental impact, enhancing service quality, and supporting the circular economy. Join us in driving transformation and innovation in the waste sector.

About the Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will play a vital role in transforming WLWA’s approach to waste management procurement. This dynamic position involves managing the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring efficient service delivery, and fostering strong supplier relationships for a portfolio of waste management contracts.

You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive value for money, operational excellence, and sustainability across our services.

Key Responsibilities

Manage contracts end-to-end, ensuring compliance, value for money, and high performance. Provide commercial guidance for new contracts, oversee reviews, resolve disputes, and track supplier performance through an up-to-date Contract Register.

Build strong supplier relationships with regular reviews, site visits, and risk assessments. Lead procurement activities, from tendering to market analysis, identifying cost-saving and innovative opportunities.

Monitor performance with clear KPIs and deliver actionable reports to support procurement decisions. Engage stakeholders across six boroughs, aligning contracts with organisational goals, and drive continuous improvement, championing sustainability and efficiency.

About You
You’ll bring expertise in contract management, procurement, and supplier relationships, ideally within waste or environmental services. A strong communicator and negotiator, you excel at fostering partnerships and driving results. Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI is essential, with knowledge of sustainability and circular economy principles a plus.

Join us and be part of a team transforming waste management for a greener, more sustainable future. Apply now!

Why Join Us?

At WLWA, we value Leadership, Empowerment, Agility, and Partnership. This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on waste management services, driving efficiency and sustainability while advancing your career.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with London Weighting allowance.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Process

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and believe they contribute to our success.

Inclusivity Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. No terminology in this advert is intended to exclude any applicant, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Potential Roles:

You may have experience as a Contracts Specialist, Procurement Manager, Supplier Relationship Manager, Waste Management Consultant, or Contract Analyst.