Contracts Manager

PLEASE NOTE - This is a fixed term position for 6 months only)

Within the ICF Europe & Asia (E&A) Group we are seeking a Contracts Manager on a fixed term basis.

The post-holder will have significant responsibility including direct working relationships with senior leadership within the company globally.

Main Responsibilities:

To provide contractual advice and commercial guidance on a wide range of activities supporting operations and business development staff in the review of invitations to tenders proposals and contracts. The prime objective is to identify sources of commercial risk and measures to mitigate against such risks maintaining an appropriate balance of risk and reward.

• Review of Client Invitations / Requests for Proposals to highlight potential commercial risks and to provide advice on mitigation measures
• The review and negotiation of draft contracts from clients.
• The preparation and negotiation of sales-related agreements e.g. non-disclosure agreements licence agreements teaming/consortium agreements.
• The effective management of contractual claims and variations.
• The provision of assistance in the resolution of commercial disputes with clients.
• The provision of advice to staff within the business on a wide range of commercial issues including but not limited to the management and protection of intellectual property the use of Artificial Intelligence contractual liability conflict of interest business ethics and data protection matters.
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures for managing contracts including Contract Management Systems.
• Maintain Contract Library
• Support Data Protection matters including GDPR compliance across Europe and Asia Division (Internal Policy Compliance privacy statements DPAs etc.)

Basic Requirements:

Applicants will need to demonstrate the following:

• At least 5 years of commercial contracting experience.
• Knowledge of English Contract Law.
• MS Word and MS Power Point skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of UK Government Procurement processes.
• A working knowledge of the contractual procedures of various international funding organisations including the European Commission and the Department for International Development
• Negotiation skills in client-facing environments.
• Active Membership of IACCM (International Association for Contract & Commercial Management) or similar body
• Proven experience in a consultancy services environment.
• Business-related or legal qualifications.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent written and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to act with a substantial degree of independence within delegated limits.
• The ability to manage a varied workload to achieve agreed deadlines without compromising quality or standards.
• The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

The ability to show discretion and work with sensitive and confidential information.

About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people businesses and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team youll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office as well as in the comfort of your own home ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues such as mind body finances community career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success which is why we have a competitive recognition program called You Matter which awards points as a thank you for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items as well as online or high-street vouchers all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental pay.