Contracts Manager

Reporting to the Head of UK Contracts, the Contracts Manager will lead and own the production, negotiation and finalisation of all pre and post customer contracts together with associated sub-contracts and manage the contract administration process of these. They will work closely with key stakeholders and teams across the business from Sales through to Delivery and Support to produce, manage and administer high quality contracts based upon standardised and framework contracts as agreed by senior management. The role shall be remote with regular need to attend Clinisys’ head office in Surrey. Travel to our offices and clients across the UK may also be required.

• Commercially negotiate contract terms and schedules in face-to-face meetings with customers (NHS and Private), suppliers and 3rd parties based upon senior management agreed templates;

• You will be expected to work closely with the Commercial Management Team, Bid Support, Account Management, Technical Sales Team and wider business to support and manage the Contract review process through to successful conclusion;

• Manage and administer the contract review process and production of contracts on behalf of Clinisys based upon agreed contract and response templates;

• With the support of the wider business support team understand our project deliverables, liabilities, commercial risk and contract commitments and drive communication of these throughout the internal stakeholders;

• To the lead the contract management process and to draw on subject matter experts for contractual issues;

• Manage contract function, contract reviews and process, updating accordingly with regulations and business change to ensure contracts are inline and targets on company strategy;

• Build trusted relationships with client’s executive stakeholders in partnership with our sales leads and contract / procurement counterpart;

• Act as a key member of contract team focused on developing or renewing business whilst spotting further opportunities to explore with clientele;

• Provide regular reporting and management information on contracts to senior management and the executive team.

• Success expertise in the management of the contract development and negotiation process of Information Technology contracts;

• Strong ability to act as both a lead negotiator of commercial terms face to face with customer, or supporting Executives as a Subject Matter Expert

• Good understanding of contract structure; commercial terms, risks and obligations;

• Ability to manage contract production to a plan; and manage a workflow of multiple contracts;

• Strong attention to detail both auditorily and with written documentation;

• Contract drafting skills; with an ability to manage contract production to a plan;

• Strong management and collaboration skills;

• Ability to manage and chair meetings with support from senior management and sales leads;

• Ability to manage contract production to a plan and manage lifecycle of all contracts within the business;

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Excellent understanding of sales or lifecycle of software solutions or software based