Commercial Contracts Manager - 12 month FTC

We’re Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. 

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. 

We are seeking an experienced a Commercial Contracts Manager to join our Commercial team for a fixed term maternity leave cover of 12 months.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review and negotiation of Contractual terms, in line with Commercial Policy principles, and necessary drafting to support this;
• Monitoring of pipeline and management of priorities in accordance with business strategy
• Mitigation of commercial risks and issues.
• Contract performance reporting. is part of the wider Commercial and Legal department led by Civica’s General Counsel.

Requirements

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, both with internal stakeholders to senior level, and with key customer contacts;
• Experience in IT services and knowledge of delivery under agile methodology;
• Experience working into the defence sector, in particular with IT related DEFCONs and defence procurement processes;
• Good organisational & prioritisation skills;
• Understanding of contract law and associated drafting skills;
• Financial awareness
• Capability to work collaboratively within a small team, with a can-do attitude.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working with Us 

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.  

We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect: 

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re all different—and we love this about us. We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old. 

• Focus on Learning: There are heaps of opportunities to help you grow and be your best. We encourage you to drive your personal development and career.  

• Giving Culture: We encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave, where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice. 

• Flexible Work: We have the technology and tools to support you working in our hybrid environment.