Contract Specialist

BT Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

Family leave 18 weeks full pay

Enhanced women’s health support

25 days annual leave

Virtual GP appointments

Carer’s leave

Training and development opportunities

BT Shares

Job summary

BT Group in Bristol is seeking a Contract Specialist to own the P&L and oversee contracts from mobilisation through delivery and termination. You will collaborate with commercial, programme, legal, finance, procurement and operations to ensure obligations are understood and risks are managed.

The role emphasizes commercial insight, governance and stakeholder engagement across customer engagements, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliant contract execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts across lifecycle with governance.
• Understanding of contract pricing, P&L and cost allocation.
• Ability to assess risks and manage commercial implications.
• Proven stakeholder management across multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage P&L performance of Defence contracts.
• Manage contracts from creation to exit/termination.
• Ensure governance and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and drive continuous improvements.
• Engage with customers and third-party partners.
• Develop exit and termination plans.

Skills

Contract management

P&L management

Pricing & cost analysis

Commercial risk assessment

Stakeholder management

SC Security Clearance

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Contract SpecialistReq ID: 61849Job Function: Sales and CommercialPosting Start Date: 14/09/2026Posting End Date: 30/09/2026Division: UK BusinessJob Location: GBR Bristol - AssemblyAdvertised Salary: Competitive**Closing Date:** 08/09/2026 **Location:** Bristol CTE/ Chippenham**SC clearance required for this role****AI Interview: Due to high number of applications, we're using an AI platform to assist with screening applications. This will involve a 20-25 mins interview via a chat platform, after which you will immediately receive feedback based on your responses. All applications will be reviewed by a recruiter, and you'll be informed whether or not you've been progressed to the next stage - meeting the hiring manager.**## Why this job mattersThe Commercial Specialist plays a key role in managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, helping to ensure they deliver the right commercial and operational outcomes.Working closely with commercial, programme, legal, finance, procurement and operational teams, you’ll ensure contractual obligations are understood, risks are identified and managed, and strong governance is maintained.You’ll coordinate cross-functional activities aligned to the customer strategy and roadmap, assess the impact of strategic plans on contractual services and P&L, and support the effective governance of contract changes.The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, managing commercial risks and protecting the organisation’s commercial interests, while building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.This is a key role at the heart of contract delivery, bringing together commercial, financial and operational priorities to drive successful outcomes and deliver value for customers.## What you’ll be doing* Own and manage the P&L performance of Defence contracts, monitoring revenue, costs and financial risks to support successful delivery.* Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, from contract creation and mobilisation through to delivery, exit and termination.* Complete regular contract reviews and ensure compliance with internal governance and contractual requirements.* Manage financial forecasts in partnership with the contract finance team, identifying and addressing potential risks and opportunities.* Ensure contractual obligations are delivered effectively, with appropriate risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.* Identify, assess and record contractual and commercial risks, taking action to mitigate them.* Work closely with third-party suppliers and partners to support contract delivery.* Support business-as-usual activities, projects and new change proposals across the contract.* Build strong relationships with contract owners, end users and customers, including regular customer-facing engagement.* Create and deliver effective contract exit and termination plans.* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen contract and business development processes.* Support the effective governance of contracts, ensuring the right processes and controls are in place from creation through to execution.## The skills you’ll need* Experience in contract management, ideally across large or complex delivery contracts.* Understanding of contract pricing, P&L, cost allocation and commercial risk.* Experience managing contract changes, transitions, exits and terminations.* Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess contractual information and communicate findings clearly.* Experience working across complex environments and multiple functions, with strong stakeholder management skills.* Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Willingness and ability to obtain SC Security Clearance.## Here are some of the great benefits we offer• 10% on target bonus • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10% • From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up. • Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues • 2 weeks carer’s leave • World-class training and development opportunities • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.## Our working modelHybrid policy: Three in the office, two remoteJoin us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear – return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention. We are fundamentally reshaping the business – simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK’s leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market. With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate – creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with. If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business – and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future – this is your moment.