Contracts Manager

STR Group Limited; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract management firm seeks a skilled Contracts Manager in Rugeley to oversee contracts from enquiry through to completion. Key responsibilities include drafting agreements and liaising with UK and international clients, including the MoD. The ideal candidate will have expertise in contract negotiation and management, as well as a strong understanding of contract law. If you're proactive and ready for ownership of high-value contracts, apply now.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Career growth opportunities

Attractive perks like birthday leave

Work-life balance

People-focused company

Qualifications

• Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and overseeing complex contracts.
• Understanding of UK and international contracts, including MoD terms.
• Able to identify risks, opportunities, and cost implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and evaluation of customer enquiries and ITTs.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage prime contracts and agreements.
• Liaise directly with customers on all contractual matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation and management

Contract law knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Staffordshire (Hybrid) - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Ex.Benefits - Permanent

About the Role: We're looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to manage and negotiate contracts from enquiry through to completion. You'll draft agreements, liaise with UK and international clients (including the MoD), and support projects to ensure compliance, delivery, and value.

What’s in it for you?

• Supportive culture - Friendly, honest, and team-oriented environment built on integrity and respect.
• Career growth - Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.
• Attractive perks - Loyalty scheme, birthday leave, salary reviews, and wellness support.
• Work-life balance - Standard hours, flexible options, and a peaceful modern workplace.
• People-focused company - Investors in People accredited, showing genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and evaluation of responses to customer enquiries and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).
• Negotiate, draft, and manage prime contracts and associated agreements such as NDAs, consultancy, and software licence agreements.
• Liaise directly with customers on all contractual matters, including terms, pricing, and invoicing.
• Advise Programme Managers and project teams on contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maximise opportunities within payment plans to strengthen company cash flow.
• Support trade compliance, including import and export activities.

Skills & Experience

• Contract negotiation and management - Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and overseeing complex contracts.
• Contract law knowledge - Understanding of UK and international contracts, including MoD terms.
• Commercial awareness - Able to identify risks, opportunities, and cost implications to add value.
• Communication & stakeholder management - Skilled in liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Security Clearance (SC) eligibility - Must be able to obtain or already hold SC due to sensitive contracts.

Why apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our contractual success and delivering complex projects for UK and international clients. If you're proactive, commercially astute, and ready to take ownership of high-value contracts, we want to hear from you.

What to do now

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you.