Contract Manager in Milton Keynes

Contract Manager in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage large IT service contracts and ensure all parties meet their commitments.
  • Company: Leading technology and IT services organisation with a hybrid work model.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and mostly remote work.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for hands-on work with customers and significant commercial influence.
  • Why this job: Be the go-to expert for contract management and make a real impact on major accounts.
  • Qualifications: Experience in managing complex contracts and strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

I'm currently working on an opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join a leading technology and IT services organisation. This is an in-life contract management position, working across large and complex customer accounts. You'll sit within the wider Legal & Commercial function, acting as the link between commercial, operational, account management and legal teams.

What will you be doing?

  • Managing large, complex IT services contracts throughout their lifecycle
  • Managing contractual changes, variations, pricing and service requirements
  • Monitoring contractual obligations and ensuring both parties deliver against agreed commitments
  • Drafting and reviewing contractual and commercial documentation
  • Supporting negotiations with customers and resolving contractual disputes
  • Identifying and proactively managing commercial and contractual risks
  • Working closely with Account Management, Sales, Service Delivery and Legal
  • Acting as a trusted advisor on contractual and commercial issues
  • Supporting the commercial management of major customer accounts and protecting account profitability
  • Working directly with customers where required

What are they looking for?

  • Proven experience managing large and complex contracts
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Experience within IT services, technology or managed services
  • Experience managing contract changes, variations and disputes
  • Strong commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L / contract profitability
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and risk-management ability
  • Experience working closely with Legal teams

What's on offer?

  • £75,000–£85,000 DOE
  • £5,100 car allowance
  • 10% bonus
  • Mostly remote working
  • Travel to London office / client sites approximately 1–2 times per month

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with contracts, working directly with customers and having genuine commercial influence over large technology service agreements.

Contract Manager in Milton Keynes employer: Arguile

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Subcontract Manager in Bristol or Barnstaple, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With competitive benefits including hybrid working, generous leave options, and robust training opportunities, this role offers a chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the Defence sector. Experience a workplace that prioritises collaboration and professional development, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage complex supplier relationships effectively.

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Contact Details:

Arguile Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Contract Manager in Milton Keynes

Contract Management
Contract Drafting
Negotiation Skills
IT Services Knowledge
Commercial Awareness
Stakeholder Management
Problem-Solving Skills