Specialist, Contracts Management
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Job Summary
This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Contracts Specialist Contracts Manager Government Contracts Specialist Project Contracts Coordinator.
Your Opportunity
Are you highly organised confident working with stakeholders and motivated by delivering work that has real-world impact
As Specialist Contracts Management youll help support the delivery of government contracts linked to the Pearson Tests of English (PTE) portfolio. Youll play a key role in keeping contract activity on track supporting projects managing documentation and helping teams deliver high-quality services on time within budget and in line with agreed requirements. The role will also manage specific projects to ensure they are delivered to time within scope quality and budget parameters in accordance with a standardised controlled project management methodology.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured project work stakeholder collaboration problem-solving and working in a purpose-driven education business that helps people progress in their lives through learning.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate organised contract documentation and governance processes.
Support positive working relationships with government agency contacts in the UK and internationally co-ordinating with internal teams.
Monitor contract milestones service levels deliverables risks and compliance updates.
Support governance activities including reporting contract reviews risk registers performance monitoring and customer deliverables.
Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues and escalate risks and issues when needed.
Support project planning including scope timelines resources governance reporting and change control.
Provide guidance to project teams on contractual obligations and implications.
Help ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and to a high-quality standard.
Support tenders bids and commercial activities to help Pearson grow new business.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience working in customer-focused environments ideally within a contract-based Government client or other large supplier relationship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and reporting skills with the ability to analyse information and present insights clearly.
Good understanding of project management methodologies and structured delivery approaches.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities track progress and maintain strong attention to detail.
Commercial awareness to include contract management and a proactive approach to identifying risks issues and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborative working style customer focus and commitment to quality.
Good understanding of public sector ways of working culture or stakeholder environments (desirable).
Qualifications:
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
PRINCE2 certification or strong knowledge of PRINCE2 would be an advantage.
Background or education in law contract management or a related field would be beneficial.
Knowledge of English language qualifications testing or assessment services would be helpful.
Location & Work Set Up
This is a full-time hybrid role based in the UK with regular collaboration from our London office.
Your Rewards & Benefits
We know youll do great work so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesnt fit all so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams and their families too.
Please see our attractive UK benefits here:Home - Pearson Benefits
Please note: Well be reviewing applications and conducting initial recruiter conversations with selected candidates on an ongoing basis. However hiring manager interviews are most likely to take place toward mid- to late-August. Thank you for your patience and continued interest in the opportunity.
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About Company
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