Assistant Contracts Manager (2 Opportunities) | Public Sector | Hybrid

Assistant Contracts Manager (2 Opportunities) | Public Sector | Hybrid
Location: Birmingham or London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Rate: Excellent Rates - Inside IR35
Contract: Until March 2027
*Public Sector Experience and relevant accreditation highly desirable*

*Urgent 7 Month contract - Interviewing and hiring now!*

This is a *Birmingham/London* Hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on *Supporting the management of a portfolio of corporate contracts.*

Build Your Commercial Career on One of the UK's Largest Infrastructure Programmes

We are recruiting two Assistant Contracts Managers to join the commercial team supporting,one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for contract management professionals with experience in commercial, procurement or contract administration who are looking to further develop their career within a complex public sector environment.

Working alongside experienced Contract Managers and Senior Contracts Managers, you'll play a key role in supporting the management of a diverse portfolio of corporate contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver value, compliance and excellent service throughout the contract life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of corporate contracts.
• Assist Contract Managers with day-to-day contract administration.
• Prepare documentation to support contract change requests and governance approvals.
• Produce and maintain contract management documentation and plans.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
• Support contract compliance reviews and audits.
• Assist with calculating service credits and warranty payments where applicable.
• Support supplier and stakeholder meetings, preparing reports and meeting documentation.
• Contribute to risk management and commercial reporting activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts deliver value for money throughout their life cycle.
• Provide commercial support to a range of high-profile projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within a commercial, contracts, procurement or contract administration environment.
• Previous experience supporting contract or commercial management activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing contractual documentation.
• Good organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the public sector, government or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of contract management principles and governance processes.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Familiarity with procurement regulations (PCR/UCR).
• Experience using SAP, MS Project or similar commercial systems.
• Working towards or holding a professional qualification such as MCIPS, MRICS or NEC Practitioner.

Why Join?

• Two long-term contract opportunities through to March 2027.
• Hybrid working from Birmingham or London.
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure programmes.
• Gain experience within a highly respected commercial and procurement function.
• Competitive day rates.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your commercial and contract management career.

If you have experience in contract administration, commercial management or procurement and are looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV.

Please send your CV or call Elif to discuss further.
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