Contracts Manager

Agena Group; West Alvington; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Travel bookings

High street vouchers

Volunteering days

Training & apprenticeships

Health care plans

Car lease benefits

Cycle to work

EV charging points

Wellness benefits

Regular socials

Job summary

Agena Group is seeking a commercially focused Contracts Manager to support the group’s objectives through effective contract management and governance. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving improvements across templates and processes.

The role collaborates with clients and internal teams to manage risk, terms and payment mechanisms, with line management responsibility for a Contracts Officer and Contracts Analyst.

Qualifications

• Experienced contract professional with a strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Commercially minded with ability to balance business objectives and risk management.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder with stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Proactive and process-driven with a passion for governance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, call-off agreements and bespoke terms.
• Manage contractual risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Support tender and bid activities by providing contractual and commercial guidance.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, processes and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Act as the internal lead for contract-related matters, providing practical commercial advice.
• Build strong client relationships and negotiate contract terms that protect business interests.
• Oversee contract administration, record keeping and reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support business growth initiatives with commercially sound contractual solutions.
• Conduct legal and contractual research as required.
• Line manage a Contracts Officer and Contracts Analyst.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Law degree

Business degree

Job description

As the UK's leading parking and technology-enabled management group, we support more than 9,000 locations across housing, healthcare, education and commercial estates. We're proud to be Carbon Neutral Britain certified and committed to creating positive outcomes for our clients, communities and colleagues alike. We're growing quickly, investing heavily in technology and expanding into new sectors, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to make an impact and be part of something ambitious. Why not join us? This role is available from any of our Agena offices:Newton Abbot, Lancing, Slough or Stafford with hybrid flexibilities after probation period.

Position

As a commercially focused Contracts Manager you will support the Group's strategic objectives through effective contract management, commercial governance, and risk mitigation.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring contractual compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and supporting bid and commercial activities. The Contracts Manager will drive continuous improvement in contracting processes, templates and governance, ensuring consistency, efficiency and strong commercial outcomes across the business.

Acting as a central point of expertise for contractual matters, the role will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to negotiate contract terms, manage commercial risk, and ensure contractual obligations and payment mechanisms are understood and effectively implemented.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, call-off agreements and bespoke terms.
• Manage contractual risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Support tender and bid activities by providing contractual and commercial guidance.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, processes and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Act as the internal lead for contract-related matters, providing practical commercial advice.
• Build strong client relationships and negotiate contract terms that protect business interests.
• Oversee contract administration, record keeping and reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support business growth initiatives with commercially sound contractual solutions.
• Conduct legal and contractual research as required.
• Line manage a Contracts Officer and Contracts Analyst.

Who you are

• Experienced contract professional with a strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Have a law degree, Business Degree or proven work experience.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance business objectives and risk management.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Proactive and process-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement and governance excellence.

Full details available on job description and person specification.

Agena Values

We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.

Ambitious: we aim for world class service

Disruptive: we're here to change the industry

Ethical: we do things for the right reasons

Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions

Collaborative: We're better when we work together

Innovative: we help people see things differently

Other information about the role

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Location: This role is available from any of our Agena offices:Newton Abbot, Lancing, Slough or Stafford with hybrid flexibilities after probation period.

• Our selection process is as follows: Application - Competency Based Interview - Task
• You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship
• The postholder may be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by the most effective means available

We know there's more to life than work - that's why when you join Agena, you'll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.

Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service

2 volunteering days a year

Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling

Cycle to work scheme

EV Charging points at office locations

Regular team/company socials

Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns.

We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.

We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.

The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neurodiverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]