Contracts Manager

Are you a commercially minded contracts professional looking to play a pivotal role in a growing, innovative business? We are seeking a Contracts Manager  to join our team in Severn Beach, where you'll be at the heart of supporting sales growth, managing contractual risk, and driving operational excellence. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the primary commercial contracts partner to the Sales team, taking ownership of day-to-day contract matters and ensuring agreements are aligned with business objectives. You'll have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions, streamline processes, and work closely with colleagues across Legal, Finance, Sales and senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Contracts & Sales Support Review and report on standard sales contracts in line with approved templates and processes. Put in place non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) – promoting the use of OIPT’s standard template NDA wherever possible, and reviewing, negotiating, and reporting on third-party NDAs as required. Management on NDA renewal dates and filing/renewal alerts. Agree contract amendments, extensions, variations, ‘late-line letters’ and general customer correspondence in line with approved templates and processes. Support Sales during contract negotiations and contributing in customer meetings if required, escalating matters where certain risk/financial thresholds are exceeded. Advise Sales on contract structure and content, applying a pragmatic commercial approach. Governance, Risk & Process Ensure compliance with internal governance, Delegation of Authority (DoA) and approval processes. Prepare Contract Risk Assessment (CRA) submissions for DoA approval with Regional Sales Coordinators and Legal Counsel. Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, renewals, amendments and record keeping. Channel Partners & Procurement Support Sales with Channel Partner management including required documentation such as due diligence, Channel Partner Approval Forms and Agreements. Contribute and support during Channel Partner meetings if required. Management and ownership of Channel Partner renewal dates/filing and renewal alerts. Support Commercial reviews during tender process focusing on risk identification and escalation. Support collation and completion of vendor forms for new customers, European Single Procurement Documents (ESPDs) and any other commercial supporting documentation required for tenders. Management and development of new customer onboarding process, liaising with finance for background and credit checks. Stakeholder Collaboration & Capability Work closely with Sales, Finance and Operations to support OIPT’s commercial objectives. Coordinate with regional legal teams on jurisdiction‑specific contracts, escalating where required. Support continuous improvement of standard templates and contracting processes. …