Strategic Relationship Manager

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Strategic Relationship Manager to support the Ministry of Justice on a full-time. long-term contract. Location: Hybrid – any MOJ site across the UK (ad hoc travel to meetings, occasionally) IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella) Security Clearance: BPSS The Role You’ll lead strategic relationship and stakeholder management across a complex public sector environment, building long-term partnerships and driving outcomes. This is a senior (G7-level) role requiring credibility with executive stakeholders and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic relationship management and senior stakeholder engagement across multiple workstreams Manage commercial activity from inception/strategy through to contract award Run open and competitive procedures and ensure scope documentation aligns to client needs Work closely with legal teams to support drafting/negotiation of contract terms and conditions Deliver strategic, high-risk, high-value contracts and frameworks, ensuring value for money Identify and manage commercial risks; support pre- and post-award negotiations and dispute resolution Provide clear, actionable insight to decision makers in complex/ambiguous situationsEssential Experience Proven Strategic Relationship Management / partnership management / senior stakeholder engagement experience Construction sector experience (or strong working knowledge), including supply chains and commercial drivers Strong public sector / government environment experience (governance, assurance, accountability) NEC contract knowledge and strong construction commercial experienceIf you’d like to be considered, please apply with your CV (ensuring SRM, NEC and construction commercial experience are clearly evidenced)