Contracts Administration Manager - Workwell People Solutions Ltd : Job Details

As our Contracts Administration Manager, you’ll lead a team of Contract Experts and oversee the operations of the legal contracting division. Your work will be key to ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting international employment contracting processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Support

• Manage and mentor a team of Contractor Experts.

• Conduct 1:1 meetings, appraisals, and performance evaluations.

• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Legal Oversight

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulatory requirements across multiple countries.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing employment legislation.

• Develop and optimise legal processes and workflows.

• Identify legal risks and provide strategic advice for mitigation.

Contract Management

• Oversee employment contract generation and negotiation.

• Approve special clauses requested by clients/agencies.

• Liaise with local lawyers to keep contracts aligned with local laws.

• Handle complex cases and escalations.

Operational Excellence

• Drive the achievement of team KPIs and targets.

• Evaluate and enhance systems, including CRM and portals, for efficiency.

• Approve new sales and ensure contract processes run smoothly via tools like DocuSign.

• Chase and manage contract extensions or terminations with agencies.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain relationships with other departments.

• Communicate legal and compliance updates to relevant teams.

• Spot business opportunities and liaise with the sales team accordingly.

We’d love to hear from someone that:

• Has 3+ years of experience working with employment or temporary engagement contracts domestically or internationally.

• Has worked with international employees or contractors via a recruitment or consulting company, an umbrella company, an HR department or an EOR (Employer of Record) model.

• Understands employment law in the UK or EU and knows how to source or apply it effectively.

• Can confidently negotiate contract clauses with agencies and clients.

• Brings operational experience within a legal or contracting division.

• Is proficient with DocuSign and CRM tools.

• Holds a certification or degree in Law or Business Management (preferred but not essential).

• Is highly organised, proactive, and a natural leader who leads by example.

• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What’s next?

Our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial screening call if your application is shortlisted. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

What we can offer you:

25 days annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards

Long Service Recognition

Spectrum life

Annual Pay Review

Employee Referral

Salary £43k -£50k DOE pa | Office based Initially | Full Time,

Permanent | London Office | WFH Monday after probation period