Contracts Manager

Barclay Meade; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their commercial team on a 6-month contract in Luton. The ideal candidate will draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, providing commercial input for bids and proposals within the Aerospace & Defence sector. This role offers flexible working options and involves handling complex contracts. If you are ready for a high-impact interim role, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Dynamic fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or contracts role within Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting and negotiation for UK and Export customers.
• Ability to manage commercial risk in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contracts.
• Provide commercial input into bids and proposals.
• Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Commercial risk management

Proposals and bids

Aerospace & Defence knowledge

Job description

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their commercial team on a 6-month contract!

• Location: Luton (Hybrid)
• Duration: 6-month contract
• Pay: Up to 70 p/hr (Inside IR35)

If you have strong experience in bids, proposals, and contract management within the Aerospace & Defence sector, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting strategically important programmes.

As a Contracts Manager, you will:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals.
• Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors.
• Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements, and MoUs.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in commercial or contract management within Aerospace and Defence, handling complex and medium-value contracts in fast-paced environments.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a commercial or contracts role within Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for UK and Export customers.
• Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver within fast-paced, complex project environments.
• Skilled in pricing, proposals, and customer negotiations.

Why Apply?

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible working options (hybrid).

If you're a Contracts Manager with Defence experience ready to take on a high-impact interim role, apply now!