Contract Manager (Hybrid)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£27.95 - £27.95
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC1M 5NW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Contract Manager (Hybrid) needed in London, £27.95ph PAYE - Reference: OR110387

Hybrid working available dependant on experience and performance.

Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive contract management framework covering leases, management agreements, SLAs and related contracts
Establishing and operating effective governance and assurance structures for contractual performance, compliance and risk
Acting as the organisational subject-matter expert on contractual obligations, providing clear guidance and support to colleagues
Conducting audits and reviews to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policy
Monitoring provider performance against KPIs, service standards and statutory requirements
Proactively identifying contractual and operational risks and leading corrective action plans
Managing key relationships with partners, providers, local authorities and internal stakeholders
Investigating, documenting and resolving contractual breaches and poor performance, escalating where required
Leading on contract variations, change control and change-in-law activities, ensuring impacts are clearly understood and formally recorded
Producing high-quality reports and insight for senior management, committees and the Board
Driving continuous improvement in contract management processes, systems and reporting

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

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