Victoria Bradford
Wittering,Cambridgeshire
Summary
I am an experienced Contracts Manager and Business Developer within the public and private sector. My high motivation and enthusiasm are something I take pride in, as well as being educated to degree level in Law. I am keen to pursue a career where I can use my knowledge gained from university. My key skills include relationship management and communication – I have great relationships with all the internal and external stakeholders that I work with currently and have worked with previously, as I am easily able to adapt my communication style when needed. Maximising income by managing budgets and streamlining services is another skill that I have learnt from my previous role; one example of this is by taking a 65% take up of allotment tenancies and turning it into a 95% take up, which produced a record amount of income for the service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contracts Manager
Southwestern Railway
Wimbledon, London
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Creating, updating, and managing fleet contracts to deliver the most cost-effective solution for SWR
- Enhancing supplier performance through diligent monitoring and feedback mechanisms
- Ensuring suppliers adhere to their contractual obligations
- Creating and managing service level agreements
- Requesting and processing contract related invoices
- Ensuring that processes and procedures are followed at all times
- Producing KPIs for contracts in relation to reliability and performance
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Business Development Support Officer
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Reigate, Surrey
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed the allotment service, including the production of tenancy agreements
- Managed the sports pitch service, including the production of licenses and permits
- Assisted with procurement of suppliers
- Supported the Greenspaces Business and Development Manager with project work
- Assisted colleagues with business support needs
- Corresponded with residents, businesses and key stakeholders
- Undertook data entry into the Council's software systems including BACAS, DASH, and Colony
- Managed corporate complaints through to resolution
- Raised invoices and purchase orders using Business World On
- Managed multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Developed strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster cooperation
- Ensured secure data handling, following GDPR regulations
Temporary Admin Assistant
CMG
Leatherhead, Surrey
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed administration relating to the company's motor fleet
- Organised vehicle recovery and repair
- Negotiated cost-effective repair services with service providers
- Interacted professionally with internal stakeholders, providing excellent service at all times
- Reviewed accident reports to identify and prevent future issues
Various Administration/Customer Service/Retail
Screwfix, Aviva, SWR, YourMove, Paul O'Shea Homes
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
First Class Degree - Law LLB with a Law and Criminology foundation year
Solent University
Southampton 09.2015 - 07.2019
A Levels - Law - A, Business - A, Art - C, Psychology - D
Reigate College
Reigate, Surrey 09.2011 - 06.2013
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Contract performance frameworks
- Contract reviews and renewals
- Contract variations
- Terms and conditions negotiating
- Procurement processes
References
Available upon request
Certification
NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
Personal Track Safety Course
Driving License
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Southwestern Railway
04.2023 - 06.2025
Business Development Support Officer
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
10.2019 - 04.2023
Temporary Admin Assistant
CMG
08.2019 - 09.2019
First Class Degree - Law LLB with a Law and Criminology foundation year
Solent University
09.2015 - 07.2019
A Levels - Law - A, Business - A, Art - C, Psychology - D
Reigate College
09.2011 - 06.2013
Various Administration/Customer Service/Retail
Screwfix, Aviva, SWR, YourMove, Paul O'Shea Homes
06.2011 - 06.2019
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