Supply Chain Manager

About the Programme

Restart is the single largest employment programme ever contracted out by the UK Government. As the most critically monitored and evaluated employment initiative in the country, it represents a significant opportunity to drive national workforce development. The programme relies on a robust 'Restart Alliance' to ensure complementary delivery between Maximus and SCP, creating a unified front in meeting contract requirements.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Supply Chain Manager plays a pivotal role in the delivery of this high-stakes contract. You will be directly accountable for leading a network of supply chain partners responsible for delivering approximately 50% of the overall contract value (£20-25m per annum). Success in this role is critical to the programme meeting its rigorous standards.

Your day-to-day focus will extend beyond revenue generation to ensuring strict adherence to Customer Service Standards, exceeding customer satisfaction measures, and delivering on social value commitments. Supported by internal resources, you will manage the performance of all supply chain partners, their teams, and the 300-400 FTEs employed to deliver the contracted service. Working closely with the Restart Service Delivery Director, you will drive continuous improvement, foster collaboration across the CPA and with external providers, and ensure a positive, engaging culture that prioritizes workforce training, development, and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We understand that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we offer a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the job. When completing your application, you will have the option to apply under this scheme; if selected, your application will be shared only with the hiring manager and local resourcing team. Maximus will also review and consider reasonable adjustments for applicants who express a need for them during the recruitment process.