Simon Manners

Project Manager @British Council

I specialize in managing procurement tenders to save costs and improve operations. I ensure smooth quarterly exam sessions nationwide, with no delays or cancellations. By implementing KPIs and improvement projects, I\'ve made sure there are no cancellations or technical failures for computer-based exams. I\'ve also led procurement tenders for courier services to guarantee timely and confidential delivery of materials for UK Visa & Immigration English exams.In addition, I oversee projects for accounting and language exams, ensuring we deliver 60K exams annually in the UK and Ireland. My achievements include achieving 100% on-time starts for 13K test takers and saving over £1 million through a supplier contract. I also successfully improved the performance of a supplier, resulting in flawless computer-based exams in March 2024.I\'ve also led a procurement tender to secure a courier service that ensures 100% on-time delivery and protects confidential exam materials. Lastly, my exceptional negotiation skills secured projected savings of over £1 million over a two-year contract