MOD Contracts Manager - Eligible for Security Clearance

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Professional Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end management of UK MOD contracts from bid through delivery.

You will work with procurement, finance, project management and engineering to ensure compliant, profitable contract outcomes and robust governance across programs. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for growth and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing UK MOD contracts and implementing the Contracting Regulations on those contracts.
• Proven ability to negotiate terms and manage bids to maximise profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end aspects of current and future contracts with the UK MOD and UK HMG bids.
• Work with Procurement to advise on key contractual obligations and risks within the allocated contracts and ensure flow down and mitigation accordingly.
• Contribute to negotiation strategies of a variety of contractual agreements and changes
• Ensure that commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated and required governance is followed
• Manage contracts in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance of commercial activities, change management and prompt payment of invoices
• Responsible for management of the commercial aspects of the applicable bidding process to establish the nature of new requirements, preparation of bid and governance paperwork, review and negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts and agreements

Skills

UK MOD contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Governance compliance

Change management

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Professional Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end management of UK MOD contracts from bid through delivery.

You will work with procurement, finance, project management and engineering to ensure compliant, profitable contract outcomes and robust governance across programs. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for growth and international exposure.