Senior Contracts Manager

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 within 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