Contracts Manager
Posted Today by Matchtech
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Summary: A leading Defence organisation is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to provide commercial support for significant bids and proposals. The role involves drafting and managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with procurement teams. Candidates should have a strong background in Aerospace and Defence, with experience in contract management and negotiation. This position is based in Luton and is offered as a 6-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals.
- Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations.
- Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors.
- Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements, and MoUs.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience within Aerospace & Defence.
- Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for UK and Export customers.
- Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver within fast-paced, complex project environments.
- Skilled in pricing, proposals, and customer negotiations.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Luton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities!
- Location: Luton
- Duration: 6-month contract
- Pay: Up to 500 p/day (Inside IR35)
- Working Pattern: 1 or 2 days onsite
In this role you will provide extensive commercial support to business winning activities (bids, proposals, negotiation, contract acceptance) for significant value and strategically important bids for key customers.
As a Contracts Manager, you will:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals.
- Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations.
- Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors.
- Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements, and MoUs.
Successful candidates will have proven experience in commercial or contract management within Aerospace and Defence, handling complex and medium-value contracts in fast-paced environments.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience within Aerospace & Defence.
- Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for UK and Export customers.
- Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver within fast-paced, complex project environments.
- Skilled in pricing, proposals, and customer negotiations.
If you're a Contracts Manager with Defence experience ready to take on a role in Luton, apply now!