Contract Manager

6 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom EMBS Talent Group Full time

Contract Manager

Location Hybrid (Nottingham City Centre - Onsite for first 6 months)

Salary: Up to £65,000


About the Role:

I'm delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking public transport technology business, to recruit an experienced Contract Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a flagship contract with a major public sector client, ensuring that both parties deliver on their contractual, legal, and commercial commitments.


They are an ambitious organisation at the forefront of transforming public transport solutions, and they need someone who can bring a strategic approach to managing complex, large-scale service delivery contracts.


If you're looking to make a real impact in a growing business, this role is perfect for you. It's a chance to get under the skin of a significant public sector contract, embed yourself in a forward-thinking team, and eventually build out a team of your own.


Key Responsibilities

  • Contract Ownership: - Develop a deep understanding of the contractual and commercial obligations for them both as the provider and their public sector client.
  • Performance Management: - Track key milestones, deliverables, and obligations, ensuring that contractual expectations are met on time and to a high standard.
  • Commercial Insight: - Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement within the contract, advising senior leadership on strategy and action.
  • Stakeholder Management: - Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment at all times.
  • Compliance: - Manage, or support as required, all compliance and approvals gates associated with a contract, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and commercial requirements.
  • Methodology Development: - Support the development of contract management methodology and processes, updating based on lessons learned from each contract.
  • Refinement of Documentation: - Support the refinement of contract documentation to drive clarity and alignment.
  • Transition and Handover: - Work closely with the Contract Lead, Procurement, and Evaluation Manager to facilitate a smooth handover as procurement concludes.
  • Collaboration: - Work closely with suppliers, Local Authorities, and other internal teams including Commercial Finance, State Aid SMEs, and programme teams to drive successful outcomes.
  • Regular Monitoring: - Support mobilisation of contracts and establish regular contract management meetings with suppliers and stakeholders to review performance against contracts.
  • Performance Reporting: - Manage timely and accurate reporting, ensuring KPIs are tracked and achieved.
  • Delivery Oversight: - Manage delivery against contract milestones, including reviewing supplier plans, approving outputs, and overseeing payments.
  • Risk and Issue Management: - Report, track, and manage the resolution of delivery and supplier risks or issues, escalating where necessary.
  • Programme Reporting: - Feed into portfolio-level reporting on overall progress and performance against targets.


Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience working with suppliers or customers and dealing with complex issues.
  • Proven track record of managing supplier performance reports or internal reports, such as Risk and Issue Registers or Contract Change Logs.
  • Experience managing or supporting complex contracts.
  • A keen desire to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Although not essential, it is beneficial to have an understanding of public sector procurement and contracts.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, for example, delivery, finance, and legal. Experience working with contract management systems or other management


Why This Role?

  • As a Contract Manager, you’ll be joining a business that is growing rapidly and transforming the public transport sector with innovative technology solutions. Here’s what you can expect:
  • Ownership of a flagship public sector contract with a significant impact.
  • Opportunity to grow a contract and account management team as the business expands.
  • A competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus bonus.
  • Hybrid working (based onsite in Nottingham City Centre for the first 6 months to integrate into the team).


How to Apply

To express your interest, please submit your CV along with a cover note outlining your relevant experience and why this role excites you. Alternatively, get in touch with Kelly Bradley directly for a confidential conversation. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a progressive business, take ownership of a flagship contract, and shape the future of contract management.

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