Senior Contracts Manager

PR/007034

Remote position with one day a week on site in Gloucestershire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team supporting a major secure government client. This high-impact role sits within our commercial function, providing strategic and operational leadership across all contract and commercial management activities for a sensitive, high-value government account.

This is a remote-based position, with the expectation to attend the client site in Gloucestershire one day per week to engage with key stakeholders and support governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all contract and commercial management activity for the secure government account.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including variations, renewals, extensions, and change control.
• Ensure contract compliance and robust governance aligned with company policy and customer requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of contractual documentation, including T&Cs, NDAs, MoUs, and subcontracts.
• Provide expert commercial guidance to internal teams, identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the trusted commercial advisor for senior government stakeholders.
• Support bids, proposals, and change initiatives to enhance commercial outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Maintain close collaboration with legal, finance, procurement, and delivery teams.
• Ensure adherence to public sector procurement frameworks, policies, and regulations.

Skills & Experience Required

• DV (Developed Vetting) clearance – essential.
• Proven track record in contract and commercial management within secure government, defence, or wider public sector environments.
• Experience working for an IT, technology, or outsourcing services provider.
• Deep understanding of contract law, risk management, and commercial negotiation principles.
• Familiarity with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks and public sector contracting practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and governance discipline.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Law, Business, or related discipline (CIPS/ICM qualifications desirable)

For more information please contact Abigail Bailey