Esther Dyer

Background

About Esther Dyer

With over 20 years of experience in various fields of writing, management, and social care, I am a versatile and adaptable professional who can thrive in any challenging and dynamic environment. My core competencies include policy development, contract management, finance and procurement oversight, communication, and people management. I am passionate about delivering high-quality services and support to vulnerable and marginalized groups, and I align my mission and values with those of the organizations I work with. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, and I enjoy collaborating and learning from others.As a Strategic Contract Manager at Lewisham Council, where I led the transformation of the council's strategic approach to contract management. I worked with procurement specialists and stakeholders to develop and implement new processes and policies in a digitalized environment throughout the contract life cycle. I also ensured the performance, commercialization, and social value delivery of the contracts, and managed the finance and procurement aspects. I used my skills in communication, policy development, and people management to train and motivate staff, and to build effective relationships with internal and external partners. I was responsible for delivering support calls, signposting, and referrals for vulnerable persons who were shielding from the pandemic, using Microsoft Dynamics and Teams.