Senior Contracts Manager

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring contractual accuracy? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can play a key role in managing commercial risk and supporting strategic supplier relationships? If so, consider joining us as a Contracts Manager at Reed in Partnership in our Liverpool office!

Reed in Partnership delivers public services that positively transform lives. Our Supply Chain Management Team manages relationships with partners and subcontractors across our programmes, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance, and value for money. Our values—Fair, Open & Honest;
Take Ownership;
Work Together—are at the heart of everything we do.

• Produce and manage all contractual documentation relating to the mobilisation, management, and close-down of suppliers within the supply chain network
• Draft, coordinate, and manage Heads of Agreement and formal contract documentation
• Produce robust back-to-back contracts that accurately reflect customer outcomes, terms and conditions, and commercial requirements
• Support the Supply Chain Management Team by translating negotiated commercial arrangements into contractual documentation
• Liaise closely with colleagues engaging with suppliers, partners, and subcontractors
• Ensure contractual documentation accurately reflects complex and varied contractual arrangements
• Protect organisational interests through effective contract drafting and administration
• Monitor compliance with agreed contractual obligations and requirements

• Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award-winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Fund
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment
• Exposure to complex commercial contracts and strategic supply chain partnerships
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on contract governance and commercial risk management across the business

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices.

Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with in procurement, supply chain, or subcontractor management environments Knowledge of back-to-back contracting principles Experience supporting contract negotiations and commercial discussions Understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management processes Experience working within regulated or public services environments

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Whilst some roles are advertised as Full-Time, we may be able to consider applicants who are looking to work on a Part-Time basis.

If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for the role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role…