Contracts Administrator

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Mental health support

Online courses

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Yeovil is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial team. You will work with senior colleagues to administer contracts and support proposal activity in line with contractual provisions and company policy.

Key duties include drafting internal approvals, supporting proposals and amendments, executing commercial aspects, monitoring contract obligations and cash, resolving issues, and identifying risks and opportunities while developing relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret contracts and understand key terms (price and payment).
• Strong verbal and written communication for role with clear information sharing.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare internal approvals, contracts and other agreements.
• Support the provision of customer proposals and contract amendments.
• Execute all commercial aspects of the contract.
• Monitor and report progress of key contract obligations and cash.
• Support the resolution of contract issues.
• Identify and address contract risks and opportunities and participate in business improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide general administration support to the Contract Management team.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Proposal & contract amendments

Tools

SAP

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Are you driven, detail-focused, and able to work with a strong sense of urgency? The Commercial team at Leonardo UK Helicopter Division is looking for a new Contracts Administrator to join us.

Your impact

As Contracts Administrator you will be working with the support of senior team members to undertake the administration of contracts and support of proposal activity to achieve business objectives in accordance with contractual provisions and company policy.

What you’ll do as Contracts Administrator:

• Support the drafting and preparation of internal approvals, contracts and other agreements
• Support the provision of customer proposals and contract amendments
• Execute all commercial aspects of the contract
• Monitor and report the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash
• Support the resolution of contract issues
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of contract risks and opportunities and business improvement/transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external Customers that enable effective working
• Provide general administration support to the Contract Management team

What you’ll bring:

• A general understanding and ability to interpret contracts with a basic knowledge of key contract terms (including price and payment)
• Have verbal and written communication skills appropriate for role, with clear capability to construct and communicate information concisely and effectively
• Have a working knowledge of typical business tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP

For awareness of internal applicants, this is a level 3 role.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid