Contract Manager in Birmingham

We are looking to hire a dedicated individual to join our Procurement team as a Contract Manager. In this role, you’ll take the lead as Framework Manager for our Government framework agreements, while also acting as Supplier Contract Manager for key Gowling WLG contracts.

You’ll play a central role in developing and embedding effective Supplier Contract Management processes and procedures across the organisation, including establishing and maintaining a centralised framework and call‑off contract database. Working closely with business stakeholders, you’ll provide strategic support and insight into the direction, cost and performance of supplier agreements, helping to ensure they deliver maximum value and align with organisational objectives.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with a natural ability to plan, prioritise and deliver against objectives and targets, alongside good relationship management skills. You’ll thrive in a changing environment, bringing a flexible and forward‑looking mindset, and enjoy working across a variety of situations while continuously seeking ways to improve. Ideally, you’ll have at least five years’ experience managing Government contracts and procurement frameworks, with a strong understanding of government framework agreements and contract management processes. You’ll feel confident chairing and contributing to contract performance meetings with Government clients, and you’ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders alike.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or have relevant management experience.
• Ideally certified with World Commerce & Contracting or equivalent degree/diploma in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of English Contract Law, and Government frameworks.

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work for a firm which has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for 26 consecutive years.
• Excellent benefits, including:

• A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave.
• Free private medical insurance, and the option to add family members.
• A generous pension allowance.
• Life assurance covering four times your annual salary.
• The chance of a three‑month sabbatical every five years.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes.
• A range of health and wellbeing programmes.
• State of the art offices, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, with an onsite restaurant.
• Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development.

Equal Opportunities

Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re‑assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.

Contact

If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com.