Contracts Manager

Wild Recruitment; Denham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee key customer accounts, focusing on the Indian market. This role involves managing a team, negotiating contracts, and collaborating closely with stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a background in aerospace or defense and strong commercial acumen. The position is office-based in Denham, transitioning to hybrid after six months.

Benefits

£40,000 to £50,000 salary

Excellent company benefits

12.15pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and contractual experience within aerospace, defence, or military sectors.
• Success in contract negotiation and bid management with exposure to Indian/APAC markets.
• Experience in mentoring teams with a coaching leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver high-quality contract management.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and bid proposals.
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders across the region.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a driven and commercially astute Contracts Manager to join a world-leading manufacturer of life-saving aerospace technology. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company that designs and delivers cutting-edge safety systems for the most advanced military aircraft in the world.

As a Contracts Manager with a focus on the Indian market, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing key customer accounts, leading a small team and driving commercial success across a strategically important region. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring a team to deliver high-quality contract and account management.
• Managing complex contract negotiations and bid proposals.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the Indian/APAC region.
• Overseeing pricing structures, terms and conditions, and export control compliance.
• Representing the business in the UK and internationally, with occasional travel.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in aerospace or defence, who understands international contracts, particularly in India and is ready to step up into a more senior, people-focused role.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial and contractual experience within aerospace, defence, or military sectors.
• Proven success in contract negotiation and bid management, with exposure to the Indian/APAC markets.
• Experience in mentoring teams, with a collaborative and coaching leadership style.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Location

The salary offered is £40,000pa to £50,000pa dependant on experience. The company offers excellent company benefits and a 12.15pm finish on a Friday! The role will be office based in Denham, near Uxbridge for six months, then move to hybrid working.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person\'s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.