Contract Manager

Venn Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, forward-thinking public sector body is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in Birmingham to establish and lead a new function within its Procurement team. This role involves shaping contract management operations, overseeing a team, and ensuring compliance across a £1.9 billion contracts portfolio. The successful candidate will have experience in procurement and contract management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of public procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, contract management, or compliance within a large or complex organisation.
• Confident leader who enjoys developing teams and embedding new ways of working.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management and value-for-money principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and embed new systems, processes, and procedures to ensure robust contract compliance.
• Oversee post-award contract management to ensure suppliers deliver value for money.
• Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Contract and Compliance Officers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management expertise

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contract Manager

Shape a new team. Lead high-value contracts. Make a lasting impact.

A large, forward-thinking public sector body in the West Midlands is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to establish and lead a new function within its Procurement team.

This is a newly created position with real scope to shape how contract management operates across the organisation. You’ll be setting up systems and processes from the ground up, leading a team of three Officers and an Administrator, and ensuring value for money across a £1.9 billion contracts portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and embed new systems, processes, and procedures to ensure robust contract compliance across all service areas
• Oversee post-award contract management, making sure suppliers deliver value for money and meet performance standards
• Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Contract and Compliance Officers and an Administrator
• Work closely with colleagues in procurement, finance, legal, and operational delivery to drive continuous improvement
• Provide expert guidance on contract compliance and the implications of the Procurement Act 2023

About you

• Proven experience in procurement, contract management, or compliance within a large or complex organisation
• Confident leader who enjoys developing teams and embedding new ways of working
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management and value-for-money principles
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Why apply?

This is a genuine opportunity to shape a new function, work with senior stakeholders on high-value, high-impact contracts, and progress your career in a supportive, ambitious environment.

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead a team, and help shape how contract compliance is delivered, we’d love to hear from you.