Contracts Manager
16 days ago
London
Contract Compliance Lead – Rail Sector Are you a detail-driven contract management professional with a passion for ensuring regulatory and operational excellence? We’re looking for a Contract Compliance Lead to oversee franchise compliance and manage Shadow Operator obligations under the National Rail Contract (NRC). This is a pivotal role where you’ll work across teams, liaise with the Department for Transport (DfT), and ensure all contractual commitments are met with precision and integrity. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead NRC compliance across Shadow Operator activities., • Track and deliver contractual obligations and programme milestones., • Manage contract changes, variations, and derogations., • Maintain and optimise contract management systems (CoreStream, Jaggaer)., • Review documentation for quality and compliance before submission to stakeholders., • Support risk reporting and internal governance., • Build and maintain strong relationships with DfT., • Ensure alignment with internal controls (finance, procurement, ethics, GDPR). Knowledge & Experience: • Extensive contract management experience, ideally within transport or infrastructure., • Familiarity with DfT operations and expectations., • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills., • Strong communication and report writing abilities. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile rail programme, ensuring contractual integrity and supporting national transport objectives. You’ll work with a collaborative team and have direct impact on strategic delivery. If you have relevant experience, apply now with your most-up-to-date CV, current salary & expectations, notice period. Please note: You must have valid rights to work in the U.K. as there is no visa sponsorship option available for this position.