Contract Specialist

KMK Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (1 day from home)

Exposure to senior stakeholders across

9-month contract with potential to go

Job summary

KMK Recruitment is seeking a Property Portfolio & Lease Manager to join a leading international retail business within its Property Asset Management team. You will oversee lease and property information across UK and international portfolios, coordinating with Property, Finance, Legal teams and external stakeholders to keep records and obligations accurate and accessible.

This is a 9-month contract with strong potential for permanent extension, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and a

Qualifications

• Experience managing large volumes of complex data, documents, or contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing contracts, legal documents, or regulated documentation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Exposure to Property, Legal, Compliance, Finance, or Governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain large volumes of complex documentation and records
• Review contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation, extracting and recording key information
• Monitor critical dates, renewals, and contractual obligations
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and audit trails across systems
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies within records and documentation
• Produce reports and management information for key stakeholders
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations and external partners
• Support governance, process improvement, and information management initiatives
• Assist with portfolio, contractual, and business change projects

Skills

Data management

Contract management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Excel

Stakeholder management

Governance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you experienced in managing complex information, contracts, documentation, or large datasets? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail are critical?

We're recruiting for a Property Portfolio & Lease Manager to join a leading international retail business within its Property Asset Management team. While property experience is welcomed, we're equally interested in professionals from backgrounds such as contracts management, legal services, compliance, finance, data management, administration, governance, operations, or portfolio management who are confident managing large volumes of information and contractual documentation. This is an initial 9 month contract.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in overseeing and maintaining critical lease and property information across a substantial UK and international portfolio. Working closely with Property, Finance, Legal teams, and external stakeholders, you'll ensure records, contractual obligations, key dates, and business-critical information are managed accurately and effectively.

This role also includes day-to-day management and support of a Property Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain large volumes of complex documentation and records
• Review contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation, extracting and recording key information
• Monitor critical dates, deadlines, renewals, and contractual obligations
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and effective audit trails across systems
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies within records and documentation
• Produce reports and management information for key stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, Legal, Operations, and external partners
• Support governance, process improvement, and information management initiatives
• Assist with portfolio, contractual, and business change projects

About You

• Experience managing high volumes of complex data, documentation, or contractual information
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience reviewing contracts, legal documents, agreements, or regulated documentation
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• A proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving
• Experience within Property, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Administration, Governance, or Contract Management would be highly beneficial

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary
• Hybrid working arrangement - 1 day from home
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Opportunity to join a highly visible and business-critical team
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• 9 month Contract with a strong potential for the role to become permanent

If you're someone who thrives on managing complex information, maintaining accuracy, improving processes, and working with a wide range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.