Contracts Manager (EF5084C)

University of Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lincoln is seeking a dynamic Commercial Contracts Manager to lead the Campus Services Contracts team, shaping strategy and ensuring value for money. The role focuses on re-tendering large and small contracts, minimising risk and driving performance across delivery and administration. This fixed-term, full-time post (37 hours) offers £44,746 per annum and presents a pivotal contribution to the university's strategic commercial direction.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and procurement in a large organisation.
• Track record in re-tendering and managing Campus Services contracts.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to minimise risk and achieve value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Campus Services Contracts team to deliver strategic commercial objectives.
• Oversee re-tendering of large and small Campus Services contracts.
• Provide oversight on contract administration and delivery performance.

Job description

The University of Lincoln is looking for a dynamic and progressive commercial Contracts Manager to lead the Campus Services Contracts team.

This is a role where you can be truly commercial, transformative, and you would be joining an ambitious university with a bold institutional strategy. This is an exciting time for the university as it transforms its strategic direction with a commercial focus.

University of Lincoln is going through significant change and as such, are looking to recruit an experienced contract management to assist in the strategic changes, deliver the re-tendering of a variety of small and large contract renewals, and additionally provide oversight on contract administration and delivery performance.

The post holder must have experience in re-tendering large complex Campus Services contracts (such as Hard and Soft Service contracts), and the post holder must have a strong commercial view with regards to minimising risk and providing value for money. The annual cost of all contracts is circa £5m per annum.

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £44,746 per annum

Please note, this post is fixed-term for 3 years and full-time at 37 hours per week.