Corporate Contracts Manager

Your Recruiters; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Corporate Contracts Manager in the West Midlands. The role involves overseeing contracts across various UK sites, leading a team, and ensuring compliance and governance of contracts. The ideal candidate should have extensive contract management experience in aerospace, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 plus benefits including a company car and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract management within the aerospace sector.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate remote or multi-site teams.
• Ability to travel in the UK and overseas as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee negotiation, management, and renewal of customer contracts.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of Contract Managers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and industry regulations.

Skills

Contract management experience

Understanding of contract law

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Office skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Estel ERP

CRM systems

Job description

Corporate Contracts Manager

GBP60,000 GBP70,000 + Bonus Company Car Excellent Benefits
Birmingham / West Midlands (UK Travel + Occasional International Travel)

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in aerospace, commercial agreements, and leading high‑performing teams? Our client, a respected and growing organisation in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Corporate Contracts Manager to support the Commercial Director and oversee contractual activities across multiple UK sites.

This is a key leadership position, offering autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape contract governance across a complex, internationally connected business.

About You

Essential:

• Extensive experience in contract management within the aerospace sector.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and complex customer agreements.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate remote or multi‑site teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel in the UK and overseas as required.

Desirable:

• Experience with aerospace‑grade metals, stockholding, or sales leadership.
• Familiarity with Estel ERP or CRM systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, or service environments.

The Role

As Corporate Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of all customer contract management across the organisation. You will lead a team of Contract Managers located across different facilities, ensuring all agreements are effectively implemented, maintained, and renewed in line with business objectives.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the Commercial Director, providing commercial expertise, driving contract consistency, and strengthening relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee negotiation, management, renewal, and governance of all customer contracts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Contract Managers.
• Ensure company‑wide compliance with contractual terms, industry regulations, and export control requirements.
• Support bids, tenders, pricing reviews, and contract amendments with a strong commercial and legal awareness.
• Monitor and report on contract performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Purchasing to ensure robust contract governance.
• Represent the organisation in customer and supplier meetings, audits, and reviews.
• Maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships through regular UK and international visits.
• Provide training, support recruitment within the contracts team, and maintain training records.

What s on Offer

• GBP60,000 GBP70,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Company car
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy at a senior level.

How to Apply

If you re a driven, commercially savvy contracts leader looking for your next challenge, we d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Michelle Bastock at Your Recruiters or email (url removed)

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.