Contracts Manager - SC Security Clearance Required

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contracts Manager to enhance contract management processes. The role involves providing legal and commercial advice throughout the contract lifecycle, collaborating with sales teams, and addressing complex contract issues. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in contract management and be security cleared. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days required onsite in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant contract management experience.
• Knowledge of public sector contracting.
• Must be security cleared.

Responsibilities

• Maximize value through understanding legal, business, and commercial risks.
• Work closely with sales and delivery teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Manage contracts to ensure compliance and support sales growth.
• Draft various contractual documents and ensure adherence to contract management processes.
• Collaborate with legal teams to address complex contract issues.

Skills

Contract management experience

Public sector knowledge

Legal compliance

Job description

Overview

REQUIRED: CONTRACTS MANAGER – SC SECURITY CLEARED

Position Details

• LOCATION: LONDON – 2‑3 DAYS REQUIRED ONSITE, REST REMOTE
• DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT
• IR35 STATUS: INSIDE

Responsibilities

• You will assist in maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business, and commercial risks.
• You will work closely with sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle, providing high‑quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management of client contracts.
• Reporting into the Contracts Manager Lead, you will be responsible for handling contracts including subcontracts in accordance with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and client business requirements, while ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• You will oversee client contracts and portfolios, managing contract lifecycle activities, supporting sales growth, protecting revenue, improving margins, and ensuring compliance, identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• You will support sales activities, including responding to RFPs and participate in negotiations, draft various contractual documents (e.g. statement of work, change request etc.) and ensure adherence to contract management processes and policies.
• You will be expected to collaborate with legal teams to address complex contract issues.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant contract management experience.
• Knowledge of public sector contracting.
• Security cleared.