Agena Group
Contracts Manager
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Company Description
As the UK's leading parking and technology-enabled management group, we support more than 9,000 locations across housing, healthcare, education and commercial estates. We're proud to be Carbon Neutral Britain certified and committed to creating positive outcomes for our clients, communities and colleagues alike. We're growing quickly, investing heavily in technology and expanding into new sectors, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to make an impact and be part of something ambitious. Why not join us? This role is available from any of our Agena offices: Newton Abbot, Lancing, Slough or Stafford with hybrid flexibilities after probation period.
Position
As a commercially focused Contracts Manager you will support the Group's strategic objectives through effective contract management, commercial governance, and risk mitigation.
The Contracts Manager is responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring contractual compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and supporting bid and commercial activities. The Contracts Manager will drive continuous improvement in contracting processes, templates and governance, ensuring consistency, efficiency and strong commercial outcomes across the business.
Acting as a central point of expertise for contractual matters, the role will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to negotiate contract terms, manage commercial risk, and ensure contractual obligations and payment mechanisms are understood and effectively implemented.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, call-off agreements and bespoke terms.
- Manage contractual risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
- Support tender and bid activities by providing contractual and commercial guidance.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, processes and governance frameworks.
- Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Act as the internal lead for contract-related matters, providing practical commercial advice.
- Build strong client relationships and negotiate contract terms that protect business interests.
- Oversee contract administration, record keeping and reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Support business growth initiatives with commercially sound contractual solutions.
- Conduct legal and contractual research as required.
- Line manage a Contracts Officer and Contracts Analyst.
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Who you are
- Experienced contract professional with a strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Have a law degree, Business Degree or proven work experience.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to balance business objectives and risk management.
- Confident communicator and relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Proactive and process-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement and governance excellence.
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Agena Values
We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.
- Ambitious: we aim for world class service
- Disruptive: we're here to change the industry
- Ethical: we do things for the right reasons
- Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions
- Collaborative: We're better when we work together
- Innovative: we help people see things differently
Other Information About The Role
- Salary: £32,000 per annum
- Hours: 40 per week; Monday - Friday
- Location: This role is available from any of our Agena offices: Newton Abbot, Lancing, Slough or Stafford with hybrid flexibilities after probation period.
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Our selection process is as follows: Application - Competency Based Interview - Task
You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship
The postholder may be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by the most effective means available
Benefits
We know there's more to life than work - that's why when you join Agena, you'll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.
- Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service
- 2 volunteering days a year
- Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV Charging points at office locations
- Regular team/company socials
- Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns.
We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.
We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.
The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neurodiverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@agenagroup.com
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