Contracts Management Specialist

Pearson VUE

As a Specialist in Contracts Management, you'll support government contracts linked to Pearson's PTE portfolio by managing documentation and stakeholder collaboration. A structured project role ensuring timely, quality deliverables.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, project planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis, with a strong focus on customer relationships and compliance.

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Contract ManagementProject Management MethodologiesStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft ExcelRisk Identification

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Hard Skills

Contract DocumentationGovernance ProcessesPerformance MonitoringReporting SkillsChange ControlService Level MonitoringRisk RegistersDeliverable TrackingCommercial AwarenessAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Working StyleCustomer FocusAttention to DetailNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Public SectorGovernment ClientSupplier RelationshipTendersBids

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate, organised contract documentation and governance processes.
Support positive working relationships with government agency contacts, in the UK and internationally, co-ordinating with internal teams.
Monitor contract milestones, service levels, deliverables, risks, and compliance updates.
Support governance activities including reporting, contract reviews, risk registers, performance monitoring and customer deliverables.
Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues and escalate risks and issues when needed.
Support project planning, including scope, timelines, resources, governance, reporting, and change control.
Provide guidance to project teams on contractual obligations and implications.
Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and to a high-quality standard.
Support tenders, bids, and commercial activities to help Pearson grow new business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in customer-focused environments, ideally within a contract-based Government client or other large supplier relationship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and reporting skills, with the ability to analyse information and present insights clearly.
Good understanding of project management methodologies and structured delivery approaches.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, track progress, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Commercial awareness, to include contract management, and a proactive approach to identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborative working style, customer focus, and commitment to quality.
Good understanding of public sector ways of working, culture, or stakeholder environments (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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