Job Title: :Senior Relationship Manager Location :- Birmingham Salary Range :- £55,000 to £86,000 plus benefits. Our client, a market leading life and pensions provider, require a Senior Relationship Manager to join their Outsource Management team on a permanent basis in Birmingham. The salary range is £55,000 to £86,000 plus benefits. The purpose of the role is to manage the strategic and operational relationship between the company and it's outsourced service providers (OSPs); to manage the contractual and commercial arrangements; to engage with stakeholders across the business and to manage and deliver major strategic initiatives and programmes of work. Educated to degree level (or evidence of similar capability), the successful candidate will be highly energised, proactive and forward thinking mentally with strong financial management and analysis skills, proven ability to manage significant budgets and achieve cost reduction targets. You will have excellent risk and relationship management skills demonstrable at all levels and have a strong knowledge of Legal framework relating to Life and Pensions companies. Experience of management of significant projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle. The Senior Relationship Manager will be responsible for 2-3 direct reports, therefore, experience of leading and motivating staff will be important. Experience of working within Life and Pensions is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading company for a challenging and rewarding career. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: * Strong financial management and analysis skills. * Proven ability to manage significant budgets and achieve cost reduction targets. * Excellent relationship management skills, demonstrable at all levels. * Demonstrable contract and third party management skills, combined with strong knowledge and experience of service level and performance management. * Strong knowledge of the Regulatory and Legal framework relating to Life and Pensions companies, in addition to the regulatory environment surrounding outsourced arrangements. * Strong risk management skills. * Experience in the definition and implementation of operational third party governance models and frameworks. * Strong Project Management skills and demonstrable experience in the management of significant projects. * Strong presentation skill. * Knowledge of trends and developments in the outsourcing field For further information please contact Remy Kingsley on remy.kingsley@closeresource.com