Category and Contract Manager (Environmental & Hygiene)

Positions  1 /*generated inline style */ Band / Grade  A2 /*generated inline style */ Salary  57,865 - 68,159 per annum /*generated inline style */ Contract Type  Permanent /*generated inline style */ Working Pattern  Full Time /*generated inline style */ Location  Hybrid (remote and on-site - Westminster, London) /*generated inline style */ Leave entitlement  Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata /*generated inline style */ Closing Date 27th May 2026 at 23:55/*generated inline style */ Job Description Job Description - Category & Contract Manager (Environmental and Hygiene).docx – 928KB Opens in a new windowConverted File Job Description - Category & Contract Manager (Environmental and Hygiene).docx.pdf – 409KB Opens in a new window/*generated inline style */ What you’ll be doingAre you an experienced Contract Manager looking for an opportunity to oversee high-profile services within one of the most unique and historic estates in the UK? Working at the UK Parliament, this role sits within Customer Experience and Service Delivery (CE&SD) and is responsible for managing key contracts across the Parliamentary Estate including Cleaning, Waste Management and Pest Control.This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll work closely with suppliers, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure services are safe, compliant, reliable and delivered to a high standard for Members, staff and visitors. You’ll lead on contract mobilisation, performance management, supplier relationships and service improvements, while helping to drive innovation and value across Parliament’s operational services.You’ll also have the opportunity to work with a wide range of teams across the House of Commons and House of Lords in a fast-paced environment at the heart of UK democracy.This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.Find out more about working at the House of Commons.Why Join us?In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we’re looking for. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities, manage competing demands and deliver at pace in a complex environment.Experience in financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting and validating contractual payments to ensure value for money.Strong understanding of relevant legislation including Health & Safety, environmental law, waste compliance and Duty of Care.Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data, identify risks, evaluate options and recommend evidence‑based decisions.Next Steps and Additional Information  CV & Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and an application providing evidence against criteria 1,2 and 4 in the Job Description. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK ParliamentPlease note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.#LI-Hybrid /*generated inline style */