Supply Chain Manager

About the Role

Restart is the single largest employment programme ever contracted out by the UK Government, representing the most critically monitored and evaluated employment initiative in the country's history. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Supply Chain Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering this contract. The success of this role is critical to meeting contract requirements, as you will manage the outputs and performance of a network of supply chain partners responsible for approximately 50% of the overall contract value (£20-25m per annum).

Beyond revenue generation, you will be directly accountable for ensuring adherence to Customer Service Standards, exceeding customer satisfaction measures, and delivering on social value commitments. Supported by internal resources and guided by the Supply Chain Director, you will oversee the direct performance management of all supply chain partners, their teams, and the 300-400 FTEs employed to deliver the service. Your mandate includes driving continuous improvement to ensure year-on-year performance gains and fostering effective collaboration both within the CPA and with external providers.

A key aspect of this position involves working closely with the Restart Service Delivery Director to ensure Maximus and SCP delivery are complementary, fulfilling the commitment to create a 'Restart Alliance'.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We recognize that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, reflecting our commitment 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 a job. When completing your application, you will find a question regarding the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you identify as having a disability and apply under this scheme, provided you meet the essential criteria, you will be invited for an interview. Your application details will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.