Contract Manager

?? Location: Guildhall, London (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

?? Contract Type: 6-month contract (potential to extend or become permanent)

?? Rate:

• £350 – £450 per day (PAYE)
• £478.82 – £615.63 per day (Umbrella)

About the Role

My client an established local authority based in London are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and local contracts within our Commercial Services function. This includes, but is not limited to, contracts for Business Travel, Taxi Services, Managed Print, Tail Spend, and other related procurement areas.

You will play a key role in ensuring value for money, contractual compliance, and excellent supplier performance across a complex and high-profile contract landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management and optimisation of commercial contracts, ensuring performance, compliance, and value delivery.
• Provide expert advice on market trends, benchmarking, and contract performance analysis.
• Drive cost-effectiveness and responsible procurement practices across all contracts.
• Ensure robust contract administration, including monitoring of SLAs and KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service and commercial outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of consistent procurement and contract management practices.
• Assist senior leadership in shaping the future contract management delivery model.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in contract management or a related role within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of contract law and contractual terms & conditions.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and supplier management.
• Experience working in complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• Background in law or legal training (e.g., ex-lawyers) is highly desirable.
• Professional certification preferred: WorldCC, CIPS Level 5+, CIPFA, or equivalent (e.g., GCF).

If you are experienced an experienced contract manager with technical knowledge of contract law, please apply.