Average Contracts Manager salary in Oxfordshire

Your new companyOur client is a market leader in the automotive finance sector, renowned for delivering high-quality contract administration and vehicle funding solutions to a nationwide customer base. Due to internal growth and evolving business needs, a new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Contracts Manager to join their operational leadership team.Your new roleAs Contracts Manager, you will take charge of the full lifecycle of financial contracts across a large vehicle portfolio-ensuring efficiency, accuracy and compliance in line with organisational policies and industry standards. You will also play a key role in managing invoice factoring and stocking schemes with both franchised and independent dealers.This is a leadership-focused role where you'll be responsible for overseeing a well-established Contracts Team and inspiring them to deliver exceptional service. With a strong commercial mindset and customer focus, you will ensure smooth contract execution, streamline operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain stakeholder satisfaction throughout.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a proactive and solutions-driven operations leader with a proven background in automotive finance, contract management, or wholesale funding. Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading process transformation is essential.Key skills and experience: Strong understanding of end-to-end contract administration and wholesale funding practicesExperience coordinating between internal departments, dealers and third-party providersProven leadership skills with ability to coach and develop high-performing teamsSound knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks (including 1st Line of Defence principles)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage performance, enforce policies, and resolve issues with confidence What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role with real scope to shape the operational future of the business. You'll benefit from a competitive salary package, hybrid working, a collaborative team culture, and excellent development prospects.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Contracts ManagerOxford£80,000 to £90,000 + Progression to Director + Employee-Owned Business + Company Car or Allowance + BonusThis is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager looking to join a long-standing and well-respected regional contractor, focusing on high-quality education and heritage projects, with the opportunity to progress and play a pivotal role in the future of the business.Are you a Contracts Manager with experience delivering refurbishment and new build projects in the education sector? Do you want to work for a business with a great local reputation and a strong pipeline of prestigious projects? Are you looking for a leadership role with long-term progression?This construction company, established nearly 150 years ago, is known for its high standards, local focus, and exceptional relationships with clients in the Oxford area. Specialising in the delivery of complex refurbishment and new build schemes, they work predominantly on private schools, universities, and historic buildings, with project values up to £12M. With an employee-owned structure, they offer a supportive environment where people are genuinely invested in the company's success.In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects, taking full responsibility for programme management across design, commercial, and construction phases to ensure smooth and efficient execution from inception to completion.The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ideally within education or heritage sectors. They will be confident with programming, subcontractor management, and contract administration, and will be looking to step into a strategic leadership position.This is a rare opportunity for a Contracts Manager to take ownership of key projects and play a major part in a growing, reputable business - with a clear route to Directorship.The Role: Managing multiple refurbishment and new build projects, typically in education and heritage sectors.Contract administration (JCT), programming, team and subcontractor management.Responsible for site visits, progress meetings, design coordination, and client interaction.Office and site-based (50/50 split), all projects within 30 miles of Oxford.Progression opportunity to Director-level and long-term succession planning.Reporting directly to the senior leadership team. The Person: 10+ years' experience as a Site Manager or above, including team leadership.Proven track record managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.Experience working with JCT contracts and traditional building methods.Background in education or heritage refurbishment desirable.Based within a commutable distance of Oxford.Professional qualifications (CIOB or similar) desirable but not essential.Confident, trustworthy, driven, and eager to progress in their career. Reference Number: BBBH257512To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit

Contracts Manager required Contracts Manager required to look after part refurb and part new build developments. Do you have Listed Building / Heritage experience? Do you have residential conversion / refurb experience? Do you have new build residential experience? If you can answer yes to all three of the above questions, then this may be the job for you. Looking for a Contracts Manager who can manage circa 3 projects at anyone time. Projects will vary in size but the majority of projects will include some form of conversion or refurb into high spec apartments and elements of new build residential within the grounds. As a lot of the sites include the conversion of old manor houses, listed building experience would be ideal. If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV Salary is given as a rough guide and each application will be looked at on an individual basis. May also be of interest to expereinced Project Managers who can run multiple projects