Contracts Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Edinburgh to join our Radar and Advanced Targeting team. The role involves providing guidance on commercial contracts, preparing bids, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have solid contract law knowledge and experience in the aerospace or defence sector.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company Funded Flexible Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Online Training Access

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of contract law and experience in commercial management.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members.
• Eligibility for full UK security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial guidance to Integrated Project Teams.
• Prepare and negotiate customer terms of contracts.
• Manage commercial bid approvals.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree or Professional Qualification in Business or Law

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Radar and Advanced Targeting (RATS) Commercial Team based in Edinburgh.

What you'll do as a Contracts Manager

• Provide commercial and contract management guidance to designated Integrated Project Teams (IPTs);

• Act as the Customer’s key point of contact on contractual matters;

• Preparation and submission of commercial bids/proposals, providing strategic and commercially sound guidance on some of the most visible and challenging contracts and opportunities within the Business;

• Apply a high degree of understanding of Leonardo’s Life Cycle Management and other business processes with an ability to apply them independently to meet business objectives;

• Manage commercial bid approvals in line with governance process and delegated authorities;

• Drafting clear and concise key correspondence;

• Produce accurate and compliant pricing in support of proposals;

• Prepare, draft and negotiate Customer terms and conditions of contract and other non-standard agreements, seeking support from the legal department and IPT where appropriate;

• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Colleagues, Customers and Partners to deliver the value to the company;

• Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure flow-down of key Customer terms and conditions; and

• Mentor and provide support to direct reports as applicable and less experienced team members.

What we need from you

• Advanced knowledge and experience in commercial matters, knowledge of contract law, combined with excellent drafting and negotiation skills;

• Demonstrated collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, influencing, decision making and continuous improvement skills;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build a high level of customer intimacy in both internal and external customers and partners;

• Solid relevant experience;

• Technical training to degree standard, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience;

• A high degree of understanding of business governance, life cycle management and business processes with the ability to apply them independently to meet business objectives;

• Ability to provide advice, guidance to customers and people management with the development of other competencies for the requirements of the function;

• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams;

• Eligible for full UK security clearance;

It would be desirable if you have experience of:

• Aerospace and Defence contracting;

• SAP, or an equivalent enterprise resource planning system; and

• Import and Export Control, including UK, Export and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (commonly known as ITAR).

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)

• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid