Contracts Officer

Leonardo; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo in Yeovil is seeking a Contracts Officer to join the Contract Management team. The role involves handling multi-million pound contracts, managing contract administration, supporting proposals, and ensuring contracts are executed effectively in a hybrid on-site environment.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on contract terms, pricing, and risk management while driving improvements and transformation initiatives within the function.

Qualifications

• Background in Aerospace or Defence (or similar environments).
• Experience in contract management, administration, or commercial roles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide contract advice.
• Knowledge of contract terms, pricing and SAP/MS Office tools.
• Pro-active approach to resolving contract issues and identifying improvement opportunities.

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 the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash.
• Proactively resolve contract issues and provide contract advice to internal functions.
• 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.

Skills

Aerospace/defence background

Contract management experience

Contract advice

Contract terms & pricing knowledge

Proactive issue resolution

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At Leonardo in Yeovil we are looking for a Contracts Officer to join our team at the Home of British Helicopters.

This is a hybrid role with some days required on site.

Your impact

In this role you'll be a key part of the Contract Management team, supporting multi-million pound contracts and helping deliver critical projects.

You’ll manage contract administration, support proposal activity, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our contracts are executed effectively.

What You’ll Do As Contracts Officer

• 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 the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash
• Proactively resolve contract issues and provide contract advice to internal functions
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Background in Aerospace or Defence (or similar environments)
• Experience in contract management, administration, or commercial roles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide contract advice
• Proven knowledge of contract terms, pricing and SAP/MS Office tools
• Pro-active approach to resolving contract issues and identifying improvement opportunities

For awareness of internal applicants, this is a level 4 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