Contracts Manager

Michael Page (UK); Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Contracts Manager for a full-time role based in Scunthorpe. The position involves drafting and managing B2B commercial contracts, leading negotiations with customers, and partnering with sales and finance teams. Candidates should have a solicitor qualification and 5+ years of relevant experience in a corporate environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus a 10% bonus and significant benefits including private healthcare and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Private healthcare

28 days' holiday (rising to 32)

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Colleague discount

Virtual healthcare services

Colleague assistance service

Training and development support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts.
• Experience working independently outside a core legal team.
• Experienced in a large corporate/blue-chip environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage B2B commercial contracts.
• Lead contract negotiations with various customers.
• Ensure contracts are commercially sound.
• Act as a trusted commercial adviser.

Skills

Drafting and managing commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Customer engagement

Risk management

Excellent communication

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Lead in a new commercial contracts function
• £70-80k + bonus & exceptional benefits

About Our Client

You’ll be joining a major national wholesale business with a strong reputation for quality and commercial excellence. Known for its progressive benefits and supportive culture, the business operates at scale across the UK, working with a diverse mix of retailers and corporate partners. As part of a wider well‑established group, it combines the stability of a large corporate with a people‑focused environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Job Description

The Contracts Manager will be:

• Drafting, reviewing and managing B2B commercial contracts on the sales side
• Leading contract negotiations with customers from independent retailers to large corporates
• Asking the commercial and financial questions others overlook
• Drafting product supply contracts including grocery supply agreements
• Partnering proactively with sales, finance, legal and key stakeholders
• Acting as a trusted commercial adviser to internal teams
• Ensuring contracts are commercially sound and fit for purpose
• Managing contract repositories and tracking key obligations
• Providing clear commercial input and practical guidance across the business

The Successful Applicant

The Contracts Manager should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' experience drafting and managing commercial contracts (sales side)
• Experienced working independently outside a core legal team
• Comfortable and confident in face‑to‑face customer engagement
• Experienced in a large corporate/blue‑chip environment
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and opportunity
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

You’ll receive a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus a 10% bonus and strong benefits package, including:

• Private healthcare
• 28 days' holiday (rising to 32) plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 30% colleague discount and 10% off other brands
• Stream early access pay
• Virtual healthcare services (GP, mental health, nutrition & fitness support)
• 24/7 colleague assistance service
• Training and development support
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

This is a full‑time role based in Scunthorpe with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 remote).

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.