Commercial Contracts Manager

About The Role

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you an experienced contract management professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to support the negotiation, drafting, review and administration of commercial contracts within our Executive Education (ExecEd) team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal standards, organisational policies and business objectives, while also mitigating risks and optimising business operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the contracting process for consultants, including onboarding, renewals and terminations in collaboration with Procurement.Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client agreements, NDAs and partnership contracts.
• Support legal documentation processes, including Data Protection Impact Assessments and Third-Party Security Assessments.
• Manage ExecEd commercial projects using industry-standard project management methodologies such as PRINCE2.
• Establish and maintain key commercial processes to enhance client engagement and operational efficiency.

You will have proven experience in contract management, including negotiation and administration, with a solid understanding of contract law and commercial principles. You should also be knowledgeable in GDPR, IR35 and Right to Work regulations, as well as project management methodologies like PRINCE2.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

About Us

• At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• • Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
  • Discounted bus travel
  • Subsidised onsite catering
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Plus, many other University benefits

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter/supporting statement and current salary to Martin Hawes at The Edge Selection mgh@theedgeselection.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025 at 12.00 noon.

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