Contract Manager Review

by Civil Service

Rating

7.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am an Executive Officer in the Department for Work and Pensions. I manage a government contract in the welfare to work sector and my job is mainly about maintaining relationships with private sector providers and managing their performance

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my contract management skills and how to engage properly with key stakeholders. Due to our team being national and a large one, I have also learnt to network effecitvely

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've really enjoyed the programme however have found it occasionally difficult to manage my work and qualification.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?

I do feel valued and have been stretched in my role.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The recruitment process was very slow and uncertain. Now that I'm on the programme it is better but still disorganised.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I feel supported by my training provider who answers very promptly to any queries I have.