Contract Manager
il y a 21 heures
Lichfield
* (Maternity cover) We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team! Opportunities like this don’t come up very often so if this is something you’ve been looking for with a business that truly cares this could be the role for you! Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the commissioner contracts database, ensuring accuracy and compliance., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to draft, negotiate and finalise key commercial and commissioning contracts., • Review supplier contracts and advise on contractual risks and mitigations., • Draft termination and escalation letters relating to individual placements and service issues., • Review and advise on SLAs, grant agreements and commercial contracts., • Coordinate and manage legal technology., • Support tender processes and framework agreements, including legal review of tender documentation, bid responses, and framework participation terms. Skills and Experience • Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail., • Proven experience in contract law and commercial agreement review., • Ability to liaise effectively with operational and commercial teams to gather evidence supporting contractual positions or claims, and to provide clear, plain-English advice on legal provisions., • Understanding of data protection and its practical implications in contract management., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely., • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, fostering collaboration and trust., • Prior experience working within or alongside an in-house legal team., • Experience in health, social care or public sector contracting (NHS or LA) is highly desirable.