Commercial Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Manager has arisen at a leading company in the defense sector. This role involves leading high-value contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to successful programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing complex contracts and knowledge of MoD frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement in assessing risk.
• Knowledge of MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation of contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage the full Route to Contract process.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Description

Position Available: Commercial Contracts Manager

Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid)

Salary: £58,000 - £70,000 (DoE) + Bonus

Experience needed: We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation and lifecycle management within a complex environment or sector. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of MoD contracting and applicable regulations.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has opened to join the Commercial team as a Commercial Contracts Manager, where you'll play a key role in shaping, negotiating, and managing strategically important defence contracts.

You'll be responsible for leading high-value contract negotiations, managing agreements from bid through to closeout, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical to enabling successful programme delivery and securing new business in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation of contractual terms and conditions in line with company objectives
• Manage the full Route to Contract process: bid support, cost alignment, proposal , and negotiation of bespoke terms and conditions
• Provide commercial leadership during contract delivery, including amendments, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, DEFCONs, and QDCs)
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers on contractual matters
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning in collaboration with other departments
• Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals, extensions, and closeout activities
• Deliver timely reporting and updates to senior leadership on contract performance and risk status
• Resolve contract disputes effectively with support from legal and relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to business-winning activities by supporting competitive and compliant commercial proposals

What we need from you:

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with sound judgement in assessing risk
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!