Contract and Procurement Manager

An opportunity has arisen to join Central Hall Westminster as our Contract and Procurement Manager.

Location: Central Hall Westminster, Storey s Gate, SW1H 9NH; This is an office-based role

Job Type: Part-time; 3 days per week; Permanent

Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000 (pro-rata)

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Operations

Number of reports: 0

About Us

Central Hall Westminster (CHW) Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church. We conduct business in line with the Church s ethics and our own company values.

We are seeking an experienced Contract and Procurement Manager to oversee all contractual and procurement activities across the organisation. This is a new role intended to support and underpin our business activities. We are a small business and looking for a candidate who can support us in streamlining our procurement activities, including tenders, where relevant, and monitoring our existing contracts. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in all aspects of this role; they should be a CIPS member and have proven legal experience.

About You

You are an experienced professional with a strong background in contract management and procurement. You have a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure all contractual and procurement activities are well-managed, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Your expertise includes:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including SLAs, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Conducting due diligence on new and existing clients and suppliers.
• Advising on contractual risks and ensuring compliance with terms, renewals, and performance metrics.
• Managing a central contract register and using technology to streamline documentation and oversight.
• Leading procurement strategies and tender processes, ensuring ethical sourcing and value for money.
• Supporting governance, staying up to date with legislation, and contributing to policy development.
• You are proactive, organised, and committed to upholding the values of Central Hall Westminster in all supplier and client relationships.

You will have:

• CIPS qualification (Level 5 or above).
• Strong legal expertise, particularly in contract law and commercial agreements.
• Proven experience in procurement and supplier contract management.
• High commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• Staff referral bonus
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and paid birthday leave
• 2 additional paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Enhanced sick leave
• 50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area.

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities.

Given our organisation s affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential.