Commercial Contracts Admin Supervisor

Role: Commercial Contracts Admin Supervisor

Location: Rainham

Duration: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Commercial contracts admin supervisor to lead a small, high-performing contracts team and drive excellence across the full contract lifecycle. This role requires strong commercial acumen, the ability to interpret and manage contract risk, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across operations, sales, finance, and newly acquired businesses.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate contract governance, proactive customer engagement, continuous improvement of the contract pipeline, and maintaining the highest standards of service across all contract activities.

Job Description

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators/supervisors.
Create structured development plans and conduct regular performance reviews.
Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports business growth.

Contract Management & Commercial Governance

Oversee the preparation, review, negotiation, and management of a wide range of service contracts.
Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and minimise commercial and operational risk.
Maintain an accurate, fully updated central contract database.
Monitor contract performance, ensuring renewals, variations, and commercial milestones are delivered on time.

Commercial Insight & Customer Engagement

Participate in customer review meetings and present management information as required.
Support the sales team in discussing opportunities and pipeline development.
Provide regular updates on contract progress, commercial risks, and opportunities for efficiency or improvement.

Qualifications

Experience in contract management, commercial operations, or a similar role.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risk, interpret contract terms, and support strategic decision-making.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership capability with experience developing teams.
High level of organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and at all levels of the organisation.

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advertisement

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