Communications and Marketing Agency Framework Manager

At the RSPB our mission is a big one and we have an ambitious strategy to tackle the nature and climate crisis. We cannot deliver the impact we need with our internal resources alone and require smart, effective use of trusted suppliers to deliver our communications, marketing, and campaigning activity across the organisation.

As the Communications and Marketing Agency Framework Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our first procurement framework for agencies, consultants and freelancers with a goal to maximise value for money, minimise internal transaction costs and deliver maximum impact for the RSPB.

Communications and Marketing Agency Framework Manager Reference : AUG20232172 Location : Flexible in England Salary : £36,577.00 - £39,267.00 Per Annum Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

This is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. This role can be performed remotely but you will need to be able to attend our head office for regular meetings.

Key activities will include :

• Design, implement and manage a procurement framework for all communications, marketing and campaigning agency spend at the RSPB in line with central procurement processes and policies.
• Lead the tendering process for each Lot working with subject matter experts from across the organisation to ensure we have the right suppliers on our books to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Develop user friendly templates and documentation to make the process of engaging an approved agency as clear and simple as possible for both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Provide support and guidance for internal teams during the 'call off’ process for individual pieces of work.
• Provide ongoing supplier management for all approved agencies, conducting regular reviews with suppliers and internal teams. Putting in place relevant recommendations to ensure all parties are getting maximum benefit from this framework.
• Oversight of agency spend on communications, marketing and campaigning activity from across the organisation. Ensure agreed spend has gone through the appropriate prioritisation frameworks and that we are getting best value for money.
• Provide reports and analysis to senior leaders on the efficacy of our external agency relationships and contribution towards strategy.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience :

Closing date : 23 : 59, Mon, 4th Sep 2023

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position w / c 11th September 2023.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and / or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.