Senior Contracts Manager

Location: Liverpool

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.

Pay Range £50,000 to £60,000

Working Hours/Pattern:

Full-time, although we would be happy 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 this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

Job Description 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!

Please note, internal applications will close on the 9th July 2026.Who We Are 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.

Key Responsibilities 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

What's in it for You?

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.

About You 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

Key Competencies Acts with integrity and promotes fairness, openness, and honesty

Takes ownership and accountability for contract management activities

Works collaboratively and builds strong working relationships

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong commercial awareness and risk-management capability

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.
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