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Job Title – IT Finance & Contracts Manager
Employer – Trafford Council
Location – Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
You will have the flexibility of hybrid in the office 2-3 days a week based on business needs
Salary range – £41,418 - £44,428 (Band 9)
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Job category – Business & Corporate Services
Job Type – ICT
Working Pattern – Full Time
Working hours – 36.25 per week
We will offer flexibility where we can – if you are interested in a role please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues have the opportunity to work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type – Permanent
Application deadline – 31st March 2024
Interview date –TBC
Interview type – In person
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About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy within IT & Digital service which will enable us to continue to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge and ideas into the team. As the IT Finance and Contracts Manager you will be a critical member of the team who takes responsibility for the monitoring, review and reporting on our Services financial positions, for both capital and revenue budgets. You will also ensure that the correct recharges are made to internal/external services to ensure income is collected in a timely manner. You will work closely with our Heads of Service and project leads to support and oversee the procurement of all digital/technical products and services, ensuring the correct procurement procedures are followed. Part of this role will be to support contract negotiation processes and you will manage the suppliers to ensure as a service we are getting value for money and the best out of our contracts. This role will also have line management responsibility of a small team who are the hub of our business and finance support to the service.
About you
You’ll be able to demonstrate experience in managing budgets of significant amounts and undertaking reconciliation processes ideally for an IT Service, with experience/knowledge of high-value contracts and local government financial and procurement procedures. You will be experienced in managing and developing staff, an organised individual, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
You will implement effective processes within your team and the wider service to ensure we are robust in providing financial management and supplier/contract management for our IT & Digital solutions. You will have a keen eye for accuracy and can work at pace, with the ability to work to deadlines.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning and improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
About us
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace.
Trafford’s IT & Digital Service are the driving strength behind technological transformation, harnessing cutting-edge solutions like Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Within our collaborative culture, ideas flourish, and you'll play a crucial role in reshaping how residents interact with council services. As our IT Finance & Contract Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring we are delivering our plans within our financial budgets and getting the best value for money from our suppliers. If this sounds of interest we would love you to come join our supportive community that values equality and be a vital contributor to the future of digital services.
Role Profile.pdf
CONTACT DETAILS
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email Samantha Tilley, Head of Digital Portfolio, sam.tilley@trafford.gov.uk
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About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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