Contracts Manager

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  • £450 - £500 per day
  • London, England
  • Contract

One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking a commercially minded Contracts Manager to oversee one of London's most iconic transport experiences.

  • Role: Contracts Manager
  • Duration: 6-month contract
  • Pay: £500 p/day (Inside IR35)
  • Location: London (2/3 days onsite)

In this role, you'll be stepping into a fast-paced environment where your ability to challenge, influence and drive measurable improvement will directly impact service performance and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of a complex, large-scale contract - Review obligations, identify gaps, and drive improvements
  • Challenge and influence an external operator to deliver against KPIs and contractual commitments
  • Lead performance monitoring, tracking issues, risks and outcomes in a structured, evidence-led way
  • Build and strengthen governance frameworks to improve accountability and oversight
  • Act as the key point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Provide clear reporting and insight to support commercial decision-making and value for money

You'll join a small team responsible for managing the operation and maintenance contract for one of London's most iconic transport experience, working closely with a third-party operator to ensure the service delivers to the highest standards.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven track record in hands-on contract management
  • Experience turning around under-performing suppliers or contracts
  • Strong, credible stakeholder management - able to challenge constructively
  • Evidence of delivering measurable outcomes (KPIs, performance improvements)
  • Experience working with complex or large-scale contracts
  • Ability to design and implement governance / oversight frameworks
  • Background managing external operators or suppliers

This is a rare hands-on, autonomous role where you'll be trusted to get on and take ownership of a unique London transport asset and shape how a contract is managed, governed and improved.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager seeking a role in London, simply apply now!

Ben Nethersole Recruitment Consultant

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