Public Sector AgreementsManager

Full time | £54,882- £64,029(dependent on experience)

Hybrid working (3 days in office, Southampton)

Who we are 

 We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a global leader in geospatial data and technology. For over 230 years, our data has helped governments, businesses and communities make better decisions about the world around them. 

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ordnance Surveyin aPublic Sector Agreements Manager role, helping deliversome ofourmost important public sector partnershipsYou’llsupportgovernment customerstounlock the value of location data,improve services, make betterdecisionsand deliver real impact for people and places across Britain

This role sitsat the heart ofour Public Sector functionand will play a key part in bringingpeople,prioritiesand progress togetherYou’llworkclosely with major public sector customers and teams across OS to make sure complex agreements are delivered with confidence,clarityand pace

This role willtake ownership ofagreement delivery, turning commitments into action andhelping ensureperformance, benefits and outcomes stay on track.It’sa chanceto combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, build trusted relationships and make a visible contribution to nationally important work

WhatYou’llDo

Agreement Delivery Leadership

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value Public Sector agreements, ensuring all obligations, KPIs and service levels are met or exceeded.

Customer & Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact and authority for customers, managing both strategic and operational interactions andrepresentingOS with credibility and confidence.

Performance & Improvement

• Drive performance across agreements, using insight and data toidentifyissues and proactively lead improvement activity that enhances delivery,outcomesand efficiency.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure strong delivery against governance frameworks, KPIs, change control and compliance requirements,maintainingclear oversight and managing risks effectively. Hold the business to account.

Insight & Adaptation

• Develop a deep understanding of customer priorities and wider government context, adapting delivery approaches to meet changing needs and expectations.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Collaborate across OS to ensure alignment of internal stakeholders, coordinating activity and influencing outcomes to deliver against customer and commercialobjectives

Reporting & Communication

• Deliver clear,accurateand high-quality reporting on agreement performance, translating complex information into simple, actionable insight.

About You

We’relooking forastructured and commercially aware deliveryleaderwith experience managing complex agreements or service environments, and a strong focus on performance,governanceand customer outcomes.

• Proven experience leading delivery of complex agreements,servicesor accounts, ideally within a public sector environment

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, KPIs, contracting and compliance processes

• Experience managing senior stakeholders and customer relationships, including navigating political pressures

• Demonstrated ability to use data and insight to track performance and drive improvement

• Strong organisational capability, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience producing high-quality reporting and communicating performance clearly

• Confident influencing across teams and coordinating delivery in a matrix environment

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy,consistencyand control

• Comfortable managing risk,issuesand escalation within a structured framework

• A team player – someone whoparticipateswithin the wider team to help create an enjoyable,productiveand supportive environment

Key Experience

• Experience supportingthedelivery or administration ofhigh valueagreements, contracts, serviceactivityor structured processes

• Experienceproducing,coordinatingor supporting performance reports, including data collation,checkingand validation

• Experienceworking in customer-focused,public sector, regulated or similarly complexenvironmentswould be helpful

Our Principles   

At OS, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Throughout our hiring process we will assess competence assessing alignment in how you: 

• Clear the path – Cut the noise, simplify and remove blockers so work can move at pace    

• Seek the story – Listen fully, build understanding, fact‑check assumptions and speak up    

• Do what matters – Focus on value, make deliberate stop/start/continue decisions, and recognise the contribution of others    

The Rewards

We want you tofeel supported,valuedand ableto do your best work.Our benefits are designed to help you balance work and life, keep developing and enjoy being part of OS.

Our benefits include: 

• Competitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%) 

• Performance‑related bonus (where applicable) 

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) 

• Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave 

• Hybrid and flexible working options 

• Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring 

• Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support 

• Volunteering leave and matched fundraising 

Location

We embracehybrid workingat OSbecause we believe in flexibility,balanceand the value of spending time together.You’llbe based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire,spendinga minimum of 3 dayseachweek collaborating face-to-face with colleagues.It’sall about combiningconnection,autonomyand the right environmentto help you thrive.

Security

OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)).

Some of our roles may requireadditionalsecurity vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process ifadditionalvetting may berequiredfor that specific role.

How to apply 

Upload your CV along with a covering letter telling us what excites you aboutthese opportunitiesand the skills,experienceand perspective you would bringWe’reinterested not only in whatyou’vedone, but alsointhe value you can add to our team, ourcustomersand our public sector partnerships.

Interviews will take place in person at Ordnance Survey Head office.