Source for Business
Senior Contracts Manager
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Senior Contracts Manager
Senior Contracts Manager
Company: Pennon Water Services (trading as Source for Business)
About the Role
A leading water and wastewater retailer, Pennon Water Services supports 150,000+ business accounts across the UK. Driven by a commitment to lowering water use, reducing bills, and saving money, our team delivers expert advice on water efficiency, leakage detection, and contingency planning.
We are an integral part of the Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector. As part of Pennon Water Services, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands, and improve water quality with farmer and landowner partnerships, as well as enhance wildlife environments for a safer world.
Whether you’re starting your career or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition provide opportunities to shape your career. Ready for a career that makes a difference?
Join our team today.
Job Summary
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Contracts Manager to join our team.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of commercial value across our customer contracts, supplier agreements, and service provider contracts.
Key Responsibilities
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including contract award, renewal, extension, and termination. This critical role aims to ensure:
- Compliance with contractual terms and relevant regulations
- Governance excellence
- Commercial performance and risk mitigation
- Strong stakeholder relationships
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Core Duties
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, variations, and terminations.
- Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring agreements are delivered on time and aligned with business goals.
- Establish and maintain robust contract governance processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee contract performance, monitor measurable performance indicators (KPIs) such as service level agreements (SLAs for suppliers and customers), and identify risk opportunities.
- Convey contract performance insights for strategic decision-making and commercial gain.
- Identify opportunities to improve value, reduce operational costs, and mitigate risks effectively.
- Produce detailed contract performance and governance reports for senior management stakeholders.
- Support procurement, tender, and contract audit processes, as needed.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with UKOfwat (water industry regulator), MOSL (Market Operating Committee) codes, and GDPR policies.
- Maintain compliance with internally established throughput standards to mitigate risks comprehensively.
Qualifications and Experience
We seek candidates who:
- Have proven experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or a similar role.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and risk management skills in complex commercial contracts.
- Possess knowledge and experience in contract governance, compliance, and risk management processes.
- Exhibit excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Develop analytical, organizational, and reporting capabilities.
- Prefer candidates with regulatory compliance experience in utilities or the water sector.
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Benefits & Compensation
At Pennon Water Services, we value and reward our employees’ commitment.
You can expect:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Access to our pension scheme for future security
- Healthcare benefits, including employee assistance programs
- Support through professional development and career opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Generous holiday allowance, encouraging you to recharge
Company Culture & Values
We uphold the following core values to drive our collective success:
- Be Rock Solid: Build trust. Where trust thrives, reliance follows.
- Be You: We invite authenticity. Your differences can spark ideas and shape your unique impact.
- Be the Future: Engage with change. Drive progress. Accept challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities.
Closing Date & Additional Information
Closing Date: Friday, 16 July 2026 We may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
DBS Check: A mandatory DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage every individual to apply as soon as possible.
Diversity & Inclusion
We foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued due to their commitment and innovation.
We celebrate diversity as a source of strength—diversity mirrors our goals of serving various communities. When differences become strengths, we progress better together. Diversity is our drive for a more excellent quality of life for all.
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