Contract Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen, to join a dynamic and commercially focused organisation and support their growth in the event management business. As a successful Contract Manager - Parking, you will be seeking fresh and rewarding new challenges working as an implant for a large venue that holds regular large scale live events and sport.

You will lead, motivate and develop the Contract team and through them manage and deliver an effective and efficient customer service-focused parking and transport operation. You'll provide the focus, direction and leadership required to ensure that the contract meets and exceeds the expectations of our client and in turn the contract delivers against its financial targets in a sustainable and professional manner.



What you'll do

• To act as the principle point of contact between the client and company - lead and contribute on the day-to-day parking management and planning for retail, events and one-off special events.
• Manage, motivate and lead the Contract team whilst ensuring a sufficient "pool" of trained colleagues and equipment is available and maintained to support the dynamic demands of the event calendar
• Manage and be responsible for the development of commercial growth within the contract and seek out new development opportunities
• Manage the contract's P&L, from budget preparation, to budget delivery and addressing areas of underperformance
• Work in partnership with the client and key stakeholders to provide innovative solutions with a focus on continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Contract and Operations Management in a similar role - parking, transport or event services
• Experience of working as a service provider to a prestigious and blue chip client
• Ability to nurture and develop beneficial relationship with directors, senior managers and key stake holders
• Well-developed people management skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient budget management experience and accountability
• High levels of commercial acumen
• A working knowledge of Contract and Employment Law and Health and Safety
• Strong people management skills gained within a diverse workforce, including coaching, training and recruiting skills
• Ability to present to Management Board level
• Minimum two years management experience at a Contract Management level or similar
• Experience of implementing effective cost control and understanding of budgets
• Experience of monitoring KPIs
• Flexibility and will involve a significant amount of weekend and late night working.