Supply Chain Lead

This contract with our central government client is for a Supply Chain Lead for 5 months. This is a Hybrid role based in Sheffield, Blackpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham.  

Key accountabilities  

• Support National Security Lead in Security Control Centre (SCC) to develop requirements for physical security across the organisation's Estate, along with integration to the SCC)  

• Assist on the development of SCC process mapping, workflows, and reporting lines, alongside the Stakeholders and the SCC Supplier  

• Assist on monitoring the SCC Contract delivery, working closely with the Supply Chain Management team (Security and FM) and the departments integrator.  

• Create lasting relationships with the Service Delivery supply chain partners to ensure the required service is delivered by their SCC Supplier  

• Supporting the organisation's Estates security managers, Physical Risk & Security Team, supply chain management team, and Estates field managers to ensure all SCC functions are delivered to the required standard and within the required timescales.  

• Manage the relationship for Service Delivery with the commercial teams regarding any SCC contract changes and/or required improvements.  

• Work with the SCC Supplier to encourage change and innovation.  

• Work in partnership with the SD Security managers to support the Estates contribution in the National Security Review, ensuring the relevant security systems within buildings are integrated into the SCC and reported in the review.  

• Assisting in the delivery of the SCC security contract, systems, and manned guarding provision, through mobilisation and into operational implementation.  

• Ensure any new security systems are commissioned to the SCC within agreed timelines and fully functioning.  

• Assist any Service Delivery security related projects where connection may be required for new security systems to the SCC.  

• Assist in and undertake appropriate governance with the SCC provider, ensuring the use.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience  

• Proven experience in a security/operations delivery role, in particular the area of delivering/managing security/FM requirements within a large complex environment  

• Demonstrable experience in a FM/premises/property related role aiding in programme role out and management of supply chain partners to achieve goals  

• Understanding and application of current legislation governing the security provision across a large organisation  

• Proven track record of formulating security related operating practices using either physical or technical security solutions.  

• CAFM and management information reporting experience supporting programme roll out and BAU site operation  

• Experience in providing detailed reports and presentations for a range of the organisation and supply chain stakeholders.  

• Working effectively and in partnership with supplier partners and subject matter experts to ensure best and appropriate course of action.  

• Making risk-based decisions prior to determining the most appropriate intervention  

Leadership attributes and behaviours  

• Reflect on own work, continuously seek, and act on feedback to improve own and team’s performance. Ensure development objectives are set and achieved to address any gaps and improve delivery of current and future work.  

• Have clear understanding of their role, responsibilities, and accountability within the team  

• Support continuous improvement of relevant standards, policies, processes, and governance relating to the role, identifying improvement opportunities, and owning their implementation where applicable.  

• Collaborate with team members and cross functional colleagues to identify and implement improvements in ways of working, policy, process, and governance.