Salary
£46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro‑rata (if applicable) depending on skills and experience.
Area
Estates Operations Leadership
Location
University Park
Closing Date
Friday 17 July 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
NHE0180326X1
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with excellent management skills to support the periodic review of the maintenance supply chain, with the aim of maximising value and efficiency, driving more strategic supplier relationships and ensuring policy and procedure are followed. You will lead a high‑performing, customer‑focused Commercial & Performance Management team and will work closely with other Estates Operations and Procurement colleagues to ensure all required maintenance delivery and consultancy contracts are managed effectively to the agreed legal, commercial and performance criteria.
Responsibilities
• Drive high standards of commercial management and governance, in full compliance with all university financial regulations and procurement policies and processes.
• Work in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure contracts are managed to agreed budgets.
• Provide line management for the Commercial and Performance Management Team.
• Support the periodic review and supply‑chain management of maintenance contracts.
• Ensure all required maintenance delivery and consultancy contracts are managed to the agreed legal, commercial and performance criteria.
Qualifications & Experience
• Degree or HND qualification or equivalent with relevant experience in a similar role, or proven relevant experience within a similar role.
• Experience in common forms of maintenance contract such as NEC and JCT, including commercial and performance management and reporting.
• Proven operational or line management experience in senior positions.
• Valid full‑drive licence (required for travelling between sites and sometimes carrying requirements).
Employment Details
This is a permanent post. Hours of work are full‑time (36.25 hours per week); job‑share arrangements may be considered.
Benefits
The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well‑being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. An excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays, is also provided.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and are committed to the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme. We respect equal opportunities for all and our policies comply with UK Visas & Immigration regulations.
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