Contracts Manager - (Flexible School Hours)

Job Description

Role: Contracts Manager
Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus
Location: Woking, Hybrid Working (Flexible Working – School Hours 9.30am – 2.30pm)

At Impact Food Group, we're more than a school caterer. We're driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our mission. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry-leading brands; Innovate, Cucina, and Chapter One, we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 600 schools with growth each year.

Due to continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join the Commercial team with a focus on providing support to the wider business. You will join a growing Commercial team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group.

Role Responsibilities:

Contract Review

• Reviewing contracts to ensure they meet the company's needs and comply with legal standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., sales) to gather information and define contract terms.

Contract Execution and Management

• Ensuring contracts are executed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Drafting addendums to existing contracts.
• Managing the contract lifecycle, including tracking key dates, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintaining accurate records of all contracts and related documentation.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensuring contracts comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Identifying and assessing potential risks associated with contracts and implementing mitigation strategies.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Serving as the primary point of contact for contracts.
• Communicating contract terms and obligations with sales.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and clients.

About You

Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate contracts, identify risks, and resolve issues.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively negotiate contracts and communicate with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with contract law and regulations to ensure contracts comply with legal requirements.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in contract management.
• Experience with contract management software and systems to efficiently manage contracts and track performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to effectively manage contracts and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Some legal background.
• Excellent with Word.

What We'd Love to Give You

Competitive salary
25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities.
An employee wellbeing platform.
IFG rewards for high street discounts.
Annual Summer Party with company awards.

Additional Details

IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

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