We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Contracts Manager to join OneSchool Global UK, supporting our UK-wide modernisation and capital delivery programme. This is a hybrid role based 2 days per week at our Regional Support Office in Warwick and 3 days travel across our campuses. 

Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial and contractual management of client-side construction and service contracts. You will provide assurance, governance and commercial control across multiple projects, ensuring contracts are managed in line with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements, while delivering value for money and high-quality outcomes. 

Lead the commercial, contractual and risk management of projects and programmes, serving as the subject matter expert for contract administration, supplier performance and cost control. The role protects the organisation’s commercial position, supports informed decision-making and ensures consistent, compliant contract management across the region. Working with stakeholders, consultants and contractors, it oversees governance from procurement to final account, including change control, performance, risk and reporting.

About You  

• Have a strong understanding of contractual, commercial and governance requirements, and how they support organisational priorities. 

• Be a trusted partner to stakeholders, able to influence, challenge and collaborate at all levels. 

• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach, identifying risks early and driving timely interventions. 

• Be highly organised, able to manage multiple contracts, projects and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Communicate clearly and confidently, producing high-quality reports and commercial insights for senior stakeholders. 

• Be comfortable working autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of a wider regional team. 

• Hold suppliers and contractors to account, ensuring delivery against contractual obligations, KPIs and service levels. 

• Act with integrity and professionalism, always doing what is right for the organisation, colleagues and students. 

• Uphold the OneSchool Global ethos and values within all areas of responsibility  

We offer: 

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking   

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays  

• Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme  

• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.  

• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.  

• Strong career advancement opportunities.  

Key responsibilities: 

• You will design, develop and implement robust policies, specifications and standard operating procedures for all core building services across the region.  

• You will produce written design standards for mechanical, electrical, security and fire systems that can be used in RFI tender process for major capex projects or new build.  

• You will produce and implement a critical asset standardisation plan that is supported by design specifications and drawings to offer operational cost-effective solutions, improved reliability and energy reduction across the region.   

• You will provide support and guidance on all technical matters for construction/fit out projects attending design and operational meetings.  

• Be the operational lead for all critical building asset escalations, swiftly investigating through root cause analysis so that our buildings and assets are safe, with minimal downtime and are in serviceable order. 

• Working with legal consultants to create a centralised contract template that reflects our required terms and service agreements.  

• Complete performance meetings with incumbent vendors. Providing quality control assessments of contract delivery against agreed service levels and Key Performance indicators to identify continuous improvements.   

• Complete site quality assurance checks, coach and upskill sites on technical matter

• You will lead the reduction of carbon emissions, analysing and offering insights to meet environmental commitments and innovation to new systems.    

Essential Skills & Experience: 

• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner or APM PMQ. 

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Law or a related discipline. 

• Proven experience in client-side contract management, commercial management or project delivery. 

• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration. 

• Experience managing supplier performance, KPIs and service level agreements. 

The OneSchool Global Culture is based on strong values, and we have a supportive and dynamic team of educators and professional staff across the globe. 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.  

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. 

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment