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Contract Manager
Role summary
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The Contract Manager at DHL is expected to manage commercial agreements throughout their lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, renewals, performance monitoring and dispute resolution. The role typically requires experience in contract management, commercial law, procurement or a related business discipline, along with strong knowledge of terms and conditions, risk allocation and regulatory obligations. Candidates should be confident negotiators with excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills. They must be able to work with customers, suppliers, legal advisers and internal operational teams, protect DHL’s commercial interests and ensure contractual commitments are delivered. Experience in logistics, transport, supply chain or a multinational organisation would be advantageous.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics and e-commerce. It forms part of DHL Group and serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories. In the United Kingdom, DHL provides parcel and express services, warehousing, transport, customs support and specialist supply-chain solutions for businesses across many industries. The company employs a large international workforce and offers roles spanning operations, commercial management, technology, finance, engineering and corporate functions. DHL places strong emphasis on customer service, safety, sustainability, compliance and operational reliability. Its scale means employees often work in multicultural teams and manage complex customer, supplier and regulatory relationships.