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Contract Manager

Invitise
Clerkenwell
money-bag £450/day
Posted: 03 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 01 August 2026
Ref: 225323880

We're looking for an Assistant Contract Manager for a public sector organisation based in Birmingham or London (hybrid) on an initial 9 month contract, paying up to £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35).

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office three days per week.

The successful Assistant Contract Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate contracts across the full lifecycle, from mobilisation and transition through to exit. They'll monitor supplier performance and compliance, support commercial decision-making, manage change requests through governance processes, and liaise with stakeholders on spend, progress and performance reporting. They'll also be expected to negotiate commercial agreements with third parties and proactively identify and mitigate contract risks.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

- Corporate contract management and administration

- Contract change request processes and governance structures

- Supplier and stakeholder management, including performance monitoring and service credits

- Risk management and understanding of different forms of contract and risk allocation

- Dispute resolution and early warning mechanisms

- Compliance checks and value-for-money assessment

- Knowledge of working with publicly funded bodies, including central government

- UCR/PCR (Utilities Contract Regulations / Public Contract Regulations)

- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Project

- SAP and CEMAR

You'll also need practical exposure to commercial and technical analysis, including areas such as:

- Cost control and estimating

- Supply chain management

- Developing stakeholder reports and presentations

- Supporting high-profile or complex procurement and contract activity

NEC Practitioner, MCIPS or MRICS qualifications are highly desirable.

Interested?

Please apply below.

Assistant Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Contract Administrator, Procurement Manager, NEC, CEMAR, SAP, UCR, PCR, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Dispute Resolution, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Public Sector, Central Government, Birmingham, London, Hybrid, Contract, Inside IR35

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