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Contracts Manager, £70k, 12mth FTC

Robert Walters UK

London

Hybrid

GBP 59,000 - 70,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading software business in the UK seeks a Contracts Manager for a 12-month hybrid role covering maternity leave. The position involves drafting and negotiating contracts primarily for public sector clients, requiring strong experience in public procurement and commercial contract negotiation. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment engaging with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience in public procurement contracts.
Background in commercial contract negotiation.
Experience working with central government departments.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for clients.
Advising on risk mitigation and strategy.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Leading software business, headquartered in the UK with a global footprint, is looking to hire a Contracts Manager on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week at the offices in Central London.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the company's clients. The client base is mainly composed of public sector institutions. Your role will involve engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to advise on risk mitigation and strategy.

You don't necessarily need to be a qualified solicitor, but you must have a background in commercial contract negotiation. It is essential that you have experience working on public procurement contracts and dealing with central government departments as a client, with this experience gained within the private sector.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and agency, welcoming applications from all candidates.

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