Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for goods, services, and works in accordance with Council policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain a central contract register and ensure timely renewals, extensions, or re‑tendering.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Support procurement planning and tendering processes, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement laws and internal governance frameworks.
• Advise departments on procurement strategies and contract structures.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring appropriate indemnities, warranties, and insurance provisions are in place.
• Ensure all contracts are compliant with relevant legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations and local governme...