Contracts and Supplier Manager

Application Closing date by: 9am on Friday 9 October 2026

About our role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts and Supplier Manager to join our Insight, Change and Technology (ICT) team and play a vital part in helping us design and develop our capabilities to manage our portfolio of major contracts and suppliers.

This role will be responsible in ensuring that the contracts portfolio is well managed, address any potential compliance related risks including Health & Safety and that contracts are maintained from the commencement to renewals and exit. You will be supporting and leading the development of various commercial governance mechanisms and tools such as assurance and Supplier Relationship Management frameworks collaboratively across the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).

Part of the role also involves supporting the development of KPIs and other performance management indicators to provide evidence for Senior Leadership Team and the Finance & Resources Committee for efficient, data-driven decision making. This role will also provide support for various committees and senior stakeholders by preparing reports and updates.

You will be someone who:

• Has strong and engaging communications skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Has experience of negotiating with new providers and contractors
• Has the ability to build supportive and valued partnerships with new providers and partners
• Pays attention to accuracy and attention to detail
• Values confidentiality and understands the sensitivities that exist when dealing with contracts
• Can manage your own workload and adapt flexibly to the needs of the ICT department

If you are interested in working in a supportive environment, helping the diocese secure the best value contracts and quality providers, we would love to hear from you.

You can download a full job description here.

Working with us

What we offer

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis on Frequent Homeworker contract. We provide a supportive workplace culture, are committed to a sustainable work/life balance and offer opportunities for flexible and remote working.  As a Frequent Homeworker there is a requirement to work part of the time from the main offices at Emmaus House in Wilton, Salisbury – final arrangements and work pattern would be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

Pension

We offer a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition, we provide a non-contributory pension scheme of 10% pension contribution (comprising 9.5% pension; 0.5% death in service cover), which may rise by a further 3% if matched by a 3% contribution from the employee. Our family-friendly policies create an environment where our employees are fully engaged and thriving in their responsibilities.

Annual leave

We offer 28 days paid annual leave, which is inclusive of four days office closure during Easter and Christmas plus bank holidays. In addition to this, we provide a robust wellbeing scheme for our employees through our employee wellbeing partners.

Job role:         Contracts and Supplier Manager  

Hours:             Full time – 35 hours per week

Contract:       Frequent Homeworker (FHW)

Duration:        Permanent

Salary:            £59,389pa (Grade 2C)

Team:              Insight Change and Technology (ICT)

Whilst this role does not require you to be a practising Christian, we would request you to be in sympathy with and be comfortable with the aims and ethos of the Church of England, and a basic knowledge of its structures would be desirable, but not critical.

How to apply

To help us with the selection process and ensure fairness, shortlisting will be based on the information you provide in your application. No assumptions will be made about your background, experience or skills unless you give us the information.

Please explain how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Even if you do not fit all the requirements, but you’re still interested in the role and joining us, we would encourage you to submit your application.

To apply for the role please submit the following:

Part 1 – Complete a DBF Application Form.

Part 2 – A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, telling us about yourself, your motivation for applying for the role, and the skills, knowledge and understanding based on your experience you will be bringing to the role. Please use the job description and person specification as your reference.

Part 3 – Your current CV

The interview process will be in two parts:

1. A presentation/task or case study review to the main panel followed by
2. A formal interview

Application timetable

Closing date:  Friday 9 October 2026 9:00am

Shortlisting:    To be confirmed

Interview:        Friday 6 November in person at Emmaus House, Wilton, SP2 0FG

Please be aware that the interview date is fixed and we do really value meeting people in person here at Emmaus House. It may be possible to invite you to join us online, but this would only be in specific circumstances. We do ask that you keep the date free to join us if you are invited to attend interview.

If you would like any more information or additional support in order to apply for this role, please do get in touch, we’re happy to help, contact the HR team on 01722 438650 or hradmin@salisbury.anglican.org

Please send your application form, CV and covering letter by email to: hradmin@salisbury.anglican.org

If you think you can make a real difference in this role and you would like to discuss your interest further through an informal conversation, or if you have any queries about the role, please contact the HR team on 01722 438650 or hradmin@salisbury.anglican.org.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of everyone within our community.

This role requires the successful candidate to undertake a Basic DBS check prior to employment.

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