Commercial Contracts Manager

Michael Page Legal; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established entity in the Not For Profit sector is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee critical relationships and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. In this pivotal role, you will manage senior-level partnerships, negotiate terms, and lead tender submissions while fostering continuous improvement in contract management. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional with a background in health and social care, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working model. Join a forward-thinking organization that values strategic partnerships and customer interactions, and make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive travel allowance

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Free car parking

Access to professional employee helpline

Discounts via blue light card

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in managing contracts and negotiations.
• Proven collaboration with internal stakeholders on financial evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to contract terms and manage compliance issues.
• Lead tender submissions and develop social value initiatives.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Evaluation

Tender Submissions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Working with the Commercial Director, the Contracts Manager will manage senior level relationships within Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other key stakeholders, to ensure the parties meet contractual requirements.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established entity in the Not For Profit sector.

Description

• Contract Compliance: Ensure adherence to contract terms and milestones.
• Liaison: Primary contact for Local Authorities and CCGs.
• Strategic Partnership: Maintain strategic partnerships beyond contract end dates.
• Negotiation: Finalize commercial terms and variations.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate contractual risks monthly.
• Compliance Resolution: Resolve contract compliance issues.
• Tender Submissions: Lead tender submissions for new services.
• Social Value Initiatives: Develop initiatives to secure new contracts.
• Continuous Improvement: Manage contracts with a continuous improvement approach.
• KPI Reporting: Provide monthly KPIs.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and improve service levels and KPIs.
• Financial Monitoring: Monitor contract spend.
• Issue Management: Manage complex issues.
• Customer Interaction: Deliver exemplary customer interactions.
• Stakeholder Support: Support stakeholders with contractual matters.
• Coaching: Coach internal teams on contract understanding.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in development, drafting, structuring, negotiating and managing contracts.
• Proven experience in collaborating with internal stakeholders on the financial evaluation of proposals/opportunities from a cost and risk perspective.
• Proven experience of developing business cases or recommendations regarding business proposals
• Proven experience in leading and submitting tender submissions
• Experience of health and social care
• Experience of Local Authority contracts

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Competitive travel allowance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working of 2-3 days in the office in the outskirts of Oxford
• Life assurance
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check - free of charge
• Free car parking
• Access to a professional employee helpline
• Access to blue light card, which gives you discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and more!