Senior Contract Manager

Job description

Our client is a division of a well-known UK business. This is an exciting time to join as they are looking for an experienced individual who can help them as they establish and developing a contract management function.

Role

As a Senior Contract Manager in the Business Management, Governance and Risk team, you will negotiate and draft muti-million pound business customer contacts with SMEs through to large organisations. You will work closely with the sales, proposition, finance and in-house legal teams. You will:

• Lead the end to end contract management process, working closely with the Head of Business Management, Governance & Risk
• Negotiate and draft contracts that reflect the company’s commercial agreements and meet legal and governance standards
• Build strong relationships with customers to move contract discussions forward
• Collaborate with sales, propositions, finance, legal, and operations colleagues
• Identify and manage contract risks and lead on resolving disputes or compliance issues
• Help to improve the contract management process, shaping templates, terms, and ways of working

Experience

• You will have significant experience as a Senior Contract Manager/Senior Commercial Manager in a business sales environment
• Experience with contract law and lifecycle management
• The ability to negotiate and draft B2B contracts
• Good communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge in a positive way
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret contract data and spot risks

Location and Travel

• Hybrid role. Manchester office base 1 day per week with some travel to Lincolnshire, approximately 1-2 days per fortnight.

Salary and benefits

• £70-£80K dependent upon experience
• Annual bonus
• 28 days holiday, rising to 32 (plus Bank holidays)
• Pension up to 10% employer contribution

PLEASE NOTE:

This is NOT a sales or account management role. Please only apply for this role if you have significant experience in a contract management/commercial management role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English