I am looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a dynamic and growing organisation, operating at the forefront of Learning and Development.
A fantastic opportunity to join a business who truly value their teams, and fully support and actively encourage personal growth and career development.

Based in the heart of Cambridge in beautiful offices
Hybrid working available
32 hours a week, either 4 full days or 5 shorter days
Defined benefit pension scheme
Performance related bonus and a wealth of other benefits

As a Contracts Manager, you will work closely with both the sales and client engagement teams and the finance department to ensure all all due diligence is completed prior to commencing projects.
You will advise the leadership team, communicating legal/potential risk information in a clear and non technical way.
You will design and draft contracts on new and renewed business activities, negotiating with third party and customer legal teams to ensure the best outcome for the business and minimising risk.
You will respond to tenders and requests for information.

Please review the below and contact me for an opportunity to discuss the role and why your skills would be a good match for this role!

About you, ideally you will demonstrate

• Significant experience of initiating, negotiating, drafting, and executing complex, large-scope, multi-million-pound commercial or partnership agreements.
• Proven ability to safeguard organisational interests within complex or multi-party contract negotiation.
• Thorough working knowledge of contracting principles, contract law and regulations, including key aspects of English law relating to commercial contracts.
• Strong intellectual property understanding, with demonstrable experience in protecting organisational IP, drafting licences, and managing valuation and royalty arrangements.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with keen attention to detail and an ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret, explain and advise on contractual matters and legal terms in clear, non-technical language.
• Analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to assess bids, proposals, and pricing structures to ensure compliance with policy and value for money.
• Formal legal, commercial, or contract management qualifications, experience or training (e.g., CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC, or postgraduate law-related qualification).