In-House Contracts Manager

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an In-House Contracts Manager to oversee contract management for a thriving property management business in Gloucestershire. This permanent hybrid role requires strong experience in contracts, procurement, and commercial operations, offering an opportunity for significant contributions toward strategic growth.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in contract management within legal or procurement fields.
• Strong background in managing supplier and client agreements.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the lifecycle of commercial and supplier contracts.
• Support procurement processes including vendor negotiation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms collaboratively.

Skills

Contracts Management

Procurement

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

In-House Contracts Manager

Our client, a property management company, is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their property management business in Gloucestershire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Manage and maintain the full lifecycle of commercial and supplier contracts, ensuring legal compliance
• Support procurement processes including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring
• Contribute to the development and submission of bids and tenders, coordinating input across departments
• Monitor contract performance against KPIs and service-level agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms in collaboration with legal and operational stakeholders
• Support the management of risk, compliance, and governance related to commercial partnerships
• Maintain accurate records and provide contract analysis and reporting to support decision making
• Act as a liaison between legal, finance, operations, suppliers, and clients on contract-related matters

You will have a strong background in contracts, procurement, and commercial operations. You will have at least 4 years contract management experience gained within the legal profession, procurement, or related field.

This role will work closely with the commercial and legal team and will be responsible for end-to-end management of contracts, procurement support and the development and co-ordination of bid and tender submissions.

You will have proven experience in managing supplier and client agreements, alongside a thorough understanding of compliance and commercial risk. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the strategic growth and operational excellence of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will have excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills, and a proactive approach with good attention to detail. You'll be a team player and willing to turn your hand to other duties, should the need arise within the team.

This is a permanent role, working on a hybrid basis working at least 3 days in the Gloucestershire office.

The role is paying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

For more information, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0203 096 4463
(m) 07769241524
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*