Head of Contracts
Castlefieldrecruitment
| Company | Castlefieldrecruitment |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Brighton |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Castlefield Recruitment are currently working with a Public Sector organisation in the South-East to recruit for a Head of Contracts on a 6-month interim basis.
RoleSummary.
• Lead, develop and manage the Contracts team ensuring continuous development
• Lead the post–contract award function, ensuring robust contract and supplier management practices
• Oversee and improve contract management frameworks, processes, and compliance
• Lead and support contract audits, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement in contract performance, value for money, and risk mitigation
• Act as a senior supplier-facing lead, managing strategic supplier relationships and resolving escalations
• Provide leadership within a matrix reporting structure, supporting and influencing professional teams across the organisation
Key skills required;
• Senior leadership experience in Contract Management
• Strong stakeholder/supplier management skills
• Public or private sector experience with a focus on supplier management
• Management experience
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