A reputable defence organisation are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities within their growing Electronic Warfare (EW) Division.
Role
- Contracts Manager
- Duration: 6-month contract
- Pay: Up to £60 p/hr (Inside IR35)
- Location: Luton (Hybrid)
You'll play a pivotal role in managing high-value contracts, leading commercial negotiations, supporting business-winning activities, and shaping commercial strategy across key programmes and bids.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading contract negotiations with UK and international customers
- Managing the drafting, review and administration of complex contractual terms and conditions
- Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver the best outcomes.
- Supporting business-winning activities, proposals and bid submissions
- Producing compliant customer pricing and commercial submissions
- Managing contract performance, change control and commercial risk
- Drafting and reviewing:
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Software Licensing Agreements
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
- Other commercial agreements and contractual documentation
- Working closely with Procurement to ensure appropriate contractual flow-down to subcontractors
You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with UK and international customers, influence major commercial decisions and work on your experience across a broad portfolio of contracts and bids.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience within Aerospace & Defence.
- Experience managing UK Government and international contracts
- Solid understanding of export legislation, import duties and taxes, commercial risk identification and mitigation
- Strong knowledge of:
- Contract law and commercial principles
- Business finance
- Profit & loss management
- Margin and mark-up calculations
- Escalation mechanisms
- Foreign exchange considerations
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and advocate effectively at senior organisational levels
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
If you enjoy complex contract management and have a strong background in defence environments, apply now!
Rate:
£60/hour
Location:
Luton
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Legal & Compliance
Seniority Level:
Not Specified