Contracts Manager - FTC

Position: Contracts Manager - 12 month FTC
Location: Dukinfield

This opportunity is available as a 12 month fixed term contract covering parental leave. We are looking for a Contracts Manager to operate within TPXimpacts commercial and procurement function as our business continues to scale and mature. This role requires strong stakeholder and contract management skills. Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Procurement, this role will focus on:
Supporting TPXimpact teams through the client contracting process so that the services and projects we have sold are accurately documented, executed and stored. Proactively managing TPXimpacts current client contractual relationships with confidence. Managing cases via a workflow management system, maintaining and updating NDA, client and supplier registers, as well as deliverables and obligations trackers, concession, wins and contractual risk logs.

Contributing to an education culture so that our wider teams can start to contract more confidently with increasing autonomy. Ensuring that our engagements with suppliers are commercially robust and contributing to a sustainable supply chain. You will be supporting two divisions
-Digital Transformation and manifesto across a wide range of sectors. The client projects are incredibly varied with a unifying theme to create impactful change. You will be working in TPXimpacts Business Enablement function which supports TPXimpact to safely scale our operations by removing friction and enabling our teams to deliver quality services for our clients. Our ambition is to continually create an environment where clients enjoy working with us and people enjoy working for us because systems and processes are frictionless.

Dimensions Resource complexity and nature of work teams, The work will involve a level of complexity that requires knowledge of public sector contracts, legislation, the company internal systems. Each case needs to be assessed on its own merits as well as against the internal checklists. Problem solving responsibility and complexity, ability to be pragmatic and work to provide solutions where there are potential risks/blockers.

Providing new ways of working to the team if something isnt working Change management requirements, a bility to adapt to changes in systems, legislation, ways of working, and to train others as required Internal / External interactions, growth (including bid teams) and client services for both DT and manifesto, finance team, resource operations team, clients legal/commercial or service teams Strategic timeframe working towards, this is the timeframe they are working towards - 12
-24 month business plan Responsibilities Create a positive contracting experience for TPXimpact clients by providing an efficient, practical and competent service Manage the contracting process from the point of bid win or direct award through to signature and filing Support the wider business with ancillary contractual tasks - non-disclosure agreements, change control notices, variations, extensions, tender submissions, breaches as well as responding to ad-hoc requests and urgent queries Liaise with the Senior Contracts Manager and the Head of Commercial and Procurement to ensure contracts adhere to relevant data and employment legislation and also our accredited compliance standards Review, negotiate and execute contractual terms for existing and prospective client relationships.

We currently have approx 250 live client contracts. Review, negotiate and execute contractual terms for existing and prospective supplier relationships Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships Deputise in Senior Contracts Managers absence About You Professional knowledge and experience Essential Established track record of contract review, negotiation and management with knowledge of legal and commercial risk management. Excellent communication (written and verbal) with the ability to listen and influence Effective interpersonal skills to develop/maintain productive internal and external relationships.

Self-starter with the ability to quickly respond to problems independently, or as part of a team and proactively address conflicting stakeholder requirements to achieve pragmatic compromise. Time management skills and capabilities. Desirable:
Academic/ Professional qualification (LLB, MCIPS or World CC accreditation) Behaviours and PACT values Purposeful Create a Positive Contracting

Experience:

By providing an efficient, practical, and competent service, you ensure that every client interaction is meaningful and contributes to their success. Manage the Contracting Process:

Your role is crucial in ensuring that contracts are handled with precision and purpose, from bid win to signature and filing. Adaptable Support the Wider Business:
Flexibility is key as you handle a variety of contractual tasks, from non-disclosure agreements to urgent queries, adapting to the needs of the business. Deputise in Senior Contracts Managers Absence:
Your ability to step into different roles as needed…