Contract Officer, Business

Talent Acquisition Partner - National Gas | Armed Forces Network Co-Chair | Ex-Royal Air Force

Circa £49,745

Nottingham Hybrid (2/3 days a week onsite)

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

Turn complex contracts into high‑impact partnerships. If you love bringing clarity to the fine print, championing performance, and building trusted relationships across suppliers and stakeholders, this is a role where your work will translate directly into measurable results.

As a Contract Officer, you’ll be at the heart of how we secure value and manage risk across our vendor and client agreements. You’ll ensure contracts are accurate and compliant, keep performance on track, and drive continuous improvements that make our contract portfolio stronger over time.

• Shaping great deals:
  Participate in contract negotiations to secure favourable, compliant terms that set everyone up for success.
• Owning performance:
  Monitor obligations and apply KPIs to track outcomes, spot issues early, and drive continuous improvement.
• Building relationships:
  Engage stakeholders to share contract information clearly, gather input, and manage expectations.
• Partnering with suppliers:
  Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure effective communication and adherence to contract terms.
• Resolving issues:
  Address disputes as they arise and work with Legal/Compliance to handle contract‑related challenges.
• Mitigating risk:
  Identify and reduce contract‑related risks across the lifecycle.
• Supporting the wider portfolio:
  Contribute to portfolio‑level oversight across multiple contracts to drive consistent results.

You’re a confident communicator who builds rapport quickly and navigates complex stakeholder groups with ease. Analytical, organised, and calm under pressure, you translate data and detail into clear decisions that move things forward.

• Contract or Commercial Management experience.
• Experience applying KPIs to contract performance and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands‑on vendor/supplier relationship management across multiple agreements.
• Stakeholder and relationship management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and confident presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to sites and suppliers, access to a car and driving licence.

• Construction, Utilities, Infrastructure or similar industry experience.
• Experience partnering with Legal/Compliance on dispute resolution.
• Exposure to contract‑related risk identification and mitigation frameworks.

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance.
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra or sell days.
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday.
• Double‑match pension scheme – for every £1 you put in, we’ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%).
• Opt‑in flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Excellent family‑friendly provisions – maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave.
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to Linked In Learning.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
• Flexible working hours.

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.