Job overview

We are offering a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a confident, capable, and commercially astute Senior Contracts Manager or an experienced contracts manager ready to take the next step in their career, to take a leading role in strengthening how HUC manages its estate and supplier contracts. 

You will oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring our arrangements remain safe, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organisational priorities. Your expertise will underpin strong governance, regulatory compliance, value for money, and consistently high standards of supplier performance across the organisation.

Working closely with Digital, Information Governance, Finance, and operational teams, you will drive robust governance, regulatory compliance, value for money, and consistently high standards of supplier performance. 

This role is ideal for someone ready to make a significant impact, broaden their strategic influence, and contribute to a forward-thinking, values-led organisation.

Main duties of the job

•    Lead and manage the full lifecycle of estates and supplier contracts.
•    Act as the organisation’s Contract Lead, ensuring effective governance, monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
•    Support the monitoring and management of supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, statutory obligations, and DSPT/CAF compliance standards.
•    Ensure suppliers meet procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks, including cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
•    Play a key role in creating a framework for managing existing supplier agreements and bringing new suppliers on board.
•    Provide expert contractual advice and support to internal teams.
•    Work with Finance to identify risks, variances, and cost pressures, maintaining oversight of contractual financial performance.
•    Produce accurate and timely contract and performance reports for governance forums.
•    Maintain up to date and accurate information within the contract lifecycle management system (CLM).

Working for our organisation

At HUC, we’re proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:
Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we’ve got your wallet covered!
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!