Role: Contracts Manager
Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus
Location: Woking, Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home - 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday)
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 identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.
Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina, Hutchisons and Chapter One, we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year.
Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract 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.

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

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.