Contracts Manager

Oxford Instruments Plc; Marsh Common; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Contracts Manager in Severn Beach to own the full contract lifecycle, ensure governance, and support the Sales team in mitigating risk. You will work with Legal, Finance, Sales and leadership to optimise commercial outcomes and streamline processes.

The role focuses on channel partner administration, tender risk reviews, and continuous improvement of contracting templates while mentoring junior colleagues and maintaining high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience working with in-house legal teams.
• Experience in regulated or technology-led environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a risk-aware mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, renewals, amendments and record keeping.
• Support Channel Partner documentation and renewal tracking, and escalation of risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance and Operations to meet commercial objectives and governance standards.
• Develop and improve standard contracting templates and processes; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Governance & DOA

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Are you a commercially minded contracts professional looking to play a pivotal role in a growing, innovative business? We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team in Severn Beach, where you'll be at the heart of supporting sales growth, managing contractual risk, and driving operational excellence. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the primary commercial contracts partner to the Sales team, taking ownership of day-to-day contract matters and ensuring agreements are aligned with business objectives. You'll have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions, streamline processes, and work closely with colleagues across Legal, Finance, Sales and senior leadership., Commercial Contracts & Sales Support

Governance, Risk & Process

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, Delegation of Authority (DoA) and approval processes.
• Prepare Contract Risk Assessment (CRA) submissions for DoA approval with Regional Sales Coordinators and Legal Counsel.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, renewals, amendments and record keeping.

Channel Partners & Procurement

• Support Sales with Channel Partner management including required documentation such as due diligence, Channel Partner Approval Forms and Agreements. Contribute and support during Channel Partner meetings if required. Management and ownership of Channel Partner renewal dates/filing and renewal alerts.
• Support Commercial reviews during tender process focusing on risk identification and escalation.
• Support collation and completion of vendor forms for new customers, European Single Procurement Documents (ESPDs) and any other commercial supporting documentation required for tenders.
• Management and development of new customer onboarding process, liaising with finance for background and credit checks.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Capability

• Work closely with Sales, Finance and Operations to support OIPT's commercial objectives.
• Coordinate with regional legal teams on jurisdiction-specific contracts, escalating where required.
• Support continuous improvement of standard templates and contracting processes.
• Contribute to training and guidance on contract risks and negotiation principles.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Professional Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working alongside an in-house legal function.
• Exposure to regulated, international or technology-led environments.
• Commercially pragmatic with strong risk awareness.
• Comfortable operating within governance and approval frameworks.
• Able to manage high-volume, fast-moving work independently.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with a solutions-focused mindset.

Personal Qualities:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a strong sense of ownership.
• Confident working with internal teams to understand requirements, challenges and success criteria.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and driven to continuously improve.
• A team player who makes the best use of the contributions of others and can work constructively with others.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Structured career development opportunities
• A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance