Details:
- Salary: £50 - 60 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Luton Bedfordshire
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
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 subcontractorsYou'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 skillsIf you enjoy complex contract management and have a strong background in defence environments, apply now