Cyber Defence Contracts Manager (SC) - Bristol

Matchtech Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is supporting a high-profile Cyber and Defence programme in Bristol with an accomplished Contracts Manager. This is a 6-month contract with pay up to £55 p/hr Inside IR35 via Umbrella, predominantly onsite.

You will lead governance, negotiate NDAs and Collaboration Agreements, and review contracts while protecting IP. Active SC Clearance is essential, and you will work independently within multidisciplinary teams on complex, mission-critical work.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Experience in Defence, MOD or National Security environments.
• Strong contracts and commercial management background.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders, and proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support bid and tender activities across Defence programmes.
• Lead commercial and contractual governance activities.
• Develop negotiation strategies and manage contractual risk.
• Review and negotiate NDAs, Teaming and Collaboration Agreements.
• Protect intellectual property and wider commercial interests.
• Support programme and bid teams to manage contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to manage risk and contract variations.
• Influence key business decisions and governance approvals.

Skills

SC Clearance

Defence Experience

Contract Management

Bid & Tender

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Matchtech Group is supporting a high-profile Cyber and Defence programme in Bristol with an accomplished Contracts Manager. This is a 6-month contract with pay up to £55 p/hr Inside IR35 via Umbrella, predominantly onsite.

You will lead governance, negotiate NDAs and Collaboration Agreements, and review contracts while protecting IP. Active SC Clearance is essential, and you will work independently within multidisciplinary teams on complex, mission-critical work.