Frameworks Director

We’re truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds ​

What you'll be doing :

• Deliver an effective centralised Framework Management capability by providing ownership of Capita’s positions on external client Framework(s), supporting Frameworks of all values and for all Client Groups.
• Makes recommendations as to the future strategy for Framework Management in Capita Public Service, in support of wider Divisional Growth Plans. 
• Own relationships with external Framework owners top support visibility and engagement, including Crown Commercial Services, on behalf of Capita Public Service.
• Operate as the ‘go to’ colleague for all information relating to the relevant Framework(s), including the dissemination of timely information relating to Framework opportunities to Growth and Sales teams to support pipeline development.
• Act as ‘sales lead’ where appropriate on the re-procurement of head Frameworks and/or priority Framework opportunities.
• Implements an effective process for the regular review of relevant Framework Procurement portals through Growth administrative support, ensuring customer correspondence are identified and disseminated quickly and accurately.
• Implements an effective process for the distribution of relevant company reporting in relation to Capita’s Framework projects in line with company policy and cadence, ensuring this is timely, accurate and up-to-date.
• Leads Capita’s response to Framework Audit processes instigated by Framework Publishers and coordinates input from other Capita functions.
• Maintains an accurate and electronically secure repository of Capita Framework access including Procurement portal logins and associated email addresses.

What we're looking for :

• Comfortable working with autonomy in a high challenge, high complexity environment, including delegation to others of varying seniority.
• Deep understanding of the public sector procurement environment, including a strong understanding of decision-making and contracting processes, particularly in relation to Frameworks.
• Demonstrable ability to build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment, adapting communications style to influence.
• Anticipates objections to proposed approach and can gain buy-in from decision makers, including managing differing perspectives to a recommended position.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for general business.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail.

About Capita Growth:

Capita Public Service is an essential partner to the Public Sector. With over 40 years' experience, we partner with over 500 government and public bodies to tackle society's biggest challenges across Central Government, Local Public Service and Defence & National Preparedness. To support our stated ambition to be the Public Sector's go-to partner, the business has recently announced the creation of a new specialist internal function that brings together critical sales and sales enablement under a single leadership: a Win Centre of specialist integrated pursuit capability, delivered alongside Growth Strategy, Marketing, Products, Propositions & Solutions, Transactional Sales and Sales Operations.

.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary of £75,000 - £110,000 dependent on experience
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com