Senior Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Liverpool Office

Pay Range: £50,000 to £60,000. Full‑time position, with part‑time options considered based on business requirements. Location: Liverpool.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and manage all contractual documentation relating to the mobilisation, management, and close‑down of suppliers within the supply chain network.
• Draft, coordinate, and manage Heads of Agreement and formal contract documentation.
• Produce robust back‑to‑back contracts that accurately reflect customer outcomes, terms and conditions, and commercial requirements.
• Support the Supply Chain Management Team by translating negotiated commercial arrangements into contractual documentation.
• Liaise closely with colleagues engaging with suppliers, partners and subcontractors to ensure documentation reflects complex contractual arrangements.
• Protect organisational interests through effective contract drafting and administration.
• Monitor compliance with agreed contractual obligations and requirements.

Benefits and Incentives

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Reed Pension Scheme.
• Award‑winning Management & Leadership training.
• Professional & Personal Development Fund.
• Bi‑annual pay reviews.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Exposure to complex commercial contracts and strategic supply‑chain partnerships.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on contract governance and commercial risk management across the business.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within procurement, supply chain or subcontractor management environments.
• Knowledge of back‑to‑back contracting principles.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk‑management processes.
• Experience working within regulated or public services environments.

Key Competencies

• Acts with integrity and promotes fairness, openness, and honesty.
• Takes ownership and accountability for contract management activities.
• Works collaboratively and builds strong working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk‑management capability.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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