Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Company: Pennon Water Services

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum

Role Summary

Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, governance, and commercial value for Pennon Water Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including renewals, variations, and terminations.
• Lead contract renewals and negotiations, ensuring agreements are delivered on time and meet business needs.
• Maintain strong contract governance processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, supplier and customer SLAs, risks, and contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Produce contract performance and governance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Support procurement, tender activities, and contract audits as required.
• Maintain contract compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including Ofwat requirements, MOSL Market Codes, UK GDPR, procurement policies, and internal governance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or a similar role.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience managing complex contracts and renewals.
• Experience implementing contract governance, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements within a regulated industry (utilities or water sector experience desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Bonus scheme rewarding performance.
• Pension scheme to help plan for your future.
• Healthcare benefits with access to employee assistance programs.
• Professional development support for career growth.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing Date: Friday 16th July 2026

Must pass a mandatory DBS check as part of onboarding.

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