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Contracts Manager

Scunthorpe Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a self‑starting Commercial Contracts Specialist in Scunthorpe to build a new contracts function alongside the legal team. You'll own drafting and managing B2B sales contracts and work directly with internal stakeholders and customers of all sizes.
  • Lead in a new commercial contracts function
  • £70-80k + bonus & exceptional benefits

About Our Client

You'll be joining a major national wholesale business with a strong reputation for quality and commercial excellence. Known for its progressive benefits and supportive culture, the business operates at scale across the UK, working with a diverse mix of retailers and corporate partners. As part of a wider well‑established group, it combines the stability of a large corporate with a people‑focused environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Job Description

The Contracts Manager will be:



  • Drafting, reviewing and managing B2B commercial contracts on the sales side


  • Leading contract negotiations with customers from independent retailers to large corporates


  • Asking the commercial and financial questions others overlook


  • Drafting product supply contracts including grocery supply agreements


  • Partnering proactively with sales, finance, legal and key stakeholders


  • Acting as a trusted commercial adviser to internal teams


  • Ensuring contracts are commercially sound and fit for purpose


  • Managing contract repositories and tracking key obligations


  • Providing clear commercial input and practical guidance across the business

The Successful Applicant

The Contracts Manager should be:



  • A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' experience drafting and managing commercial contracts (sales side)


  • Experienced working independently outside a core legal team


  • Comfortable and confident in face‑to‑face customer engagement


  • Experienced in a large corporate/blue‑chip environment


  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and opportunity


  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

You'll receive a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus a 10% bonus and strong benefits package, including:



  • Private healthcare


  • 28 days' holiday (rising to 32) plus bank holidays


  • Up to 10% employer pension contribution


  • 30% colleague discount and 10% off other brands


  • Stream early access pay


  • Virtual healthcare services (GP, mental health, nutrition & fitness support)


  • 24/7 colleague assistance service


  • Training and development support


  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme



This is a full‑time role based in Scunthorpe with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 remote).If you're an experienced Contracts Manager, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6905908
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Scunthorpe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-122025-6905908