Role: Contract Manager Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £38,500 - £55,000 (DOE) Location: Lincoln (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in the office)

iO Associates are working with an established UK software organisation that delivers specialist solutions into Healthcare and other highly regulated environments. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of customer contracts, they're looking to appoint a Contract Manager to join their commercial team.

This is a business-critical position where you'll take ownership of reviewing, negotiating and managing customer-facing contracts. You'll be working closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure agreements are commercially sound and compliant.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Managing contract renewals and amendments
• Leading contract discussions with customers
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters
• Supporting compliance and supplier due diligence activities
• Maintaining contract records and documentation
• Assisting with contract process improvements and standardisation projects
• Ensuring contracts remain aligned with relevant frameworks and regulations

Skills:

• Strong commercial contract management experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Confidence leading contract discussions directly with customers
• Ability to explain legal and commercial concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Experience working autonomously and managing your own workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce is desirable)

Desirable Experience:

• Healthcare, NHS or HealthTech environments
• SaaS or software contract management
• Working with frameworks, regulations and compliance requirements
• Supplier due diligence or compliance questionnaires

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of a critical commercial function
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation

If you're an experienced Contract Manager who enjoys balancing commercial objectives, compliance requirements and customer relationships, please don't hesitate to get in touch and apply!

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK and be within a commutable distance to Lincoln or open to relocation.