About The Role
Ready to Lead Our Commercial Contracts Function? SBFM Limited is one of the UK's leading Facilities Management Services providers, operating across the length and breadth of the country with a team of over 5,000 people. We are growing fast, and we are looking for a talented Commercial Contracts Manager to join our team and take ownership of the drafting, review, negotiation and management of our commercial contracts and supplier/customer agreements. This is a rare opportunity to be genuinely impactful – not just another role, but a chance to build, develop, and own the commercial contracts function at the heart of a thriving business.
Reporting & Working Arrangements
Reporting directly to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer, you will be at the centre of our commercial operations, leading the end‑to‑end management of the company's commercial contracts and acting as a trusted strategic partner to the business. This stand‑alone role is flexible, with hybrid or remote options available. A flexible working arrangement can be hybrid or remote, giving you the best of both worlds, with access to our vibrant, newly refurbished Leeds office (LS15). Part‑time arrangements are considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- End‑to‑end contract lifecycle management – draft, review, negotiate and administer a broad range of commercial contracts, including supplier, customer and procurement agreements, to support and protect the business.
- Cross‑departmental collaboration – work closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Sales to achieve the best commercial and contractual outcomes.
- Contracts database & compliance – maintain the contracts database/register, tracking key dates, renewals, obligations and ensuring compliance with contractual commitments.
- Tender & bid support – support tender and bid processes by preparing, reviewing and managing contractual documentation.
- Contract risk management – identify and manage contract risk, escalating legal issues to the legal team or external counsel where appropriate.
- Process improvement – develop and improve contract templates, processes, playbooks and standard terms to drive efficiency and consistency.
- External stakeholder management – coordinate with external legal advisors, suppliers, customers and other third parties as required.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts management, whether in‑house, within a procurement function, or in a comparable operational environment.
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing high‑value commercial agreements.
- Experience in, or a strong interest in, facilities management, contract services, or a comparable fast‑paced operational environment.
- Commercial acumen and a proactive, self‑motivated approach with an excellent eye for detail – methodical, organised, and able to work autonomously.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and approachable manner and a genuine “can do” attitude.
- Strong client focus and a passion for delivering results at pace.
- A legal qualification (e.g. solicitor, paralegal, or contracts/commercial law background) is desirable but not essential.
- A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across the UK as required.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Newly refurbished modern office environment with free parking.
- Pension scheme.
- Access to training and development.
- Access to internal mentoring scheme for career development.
- Regular company social events.
