Head of Contracts

Head of Contracts

Programme: LCST

Location: Bristol, occasional travel to customer and Leidos sites may be required

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Contracts for Leidos Europe Ltd. You will assist and report directly to the Contracts and supply chain Director.

This role is a senior leadership position within the Commercial function and within the LCST programme, with line‑management responsibilities of approximately six direct reports.

• Manages a team of ~6 individuals with everyday management responsibilities, tasking, coaching and workload management.
• Part of the programme leadership team, with regular interaction, reporting and dialogue with senior executive management across the programme and the wider UK business.
• Regular briefing to executive management.
• Part of the contracts and supply chain leadership team, setting an example and looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the function.
• Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions both customer and supplier facing.
• Leads contractual interactions with the Customer and, where escalation is required, with the supply chain.
• Leads and supports others with the identification and preparation of contract change proposals.
• Reviews, scrutinises and develops operational process flows.
• Ensures that the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties.
• Ensures that all stakeholders, such as administration, operations, and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations.
• Develops and maintains robust working relationships with the customer, key suppliers and the commercial team.
• Prepares responses to queries by undertaking customs, excise or export controls technical research.
• Has a broad understanding of, and experience in implementing UK export controls (Military and Dual Use) trade procedures and documentation.
• Must be a working manager, taking an active role in the performance of the contract and proactively working to identify risks, issues and opportunities and develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risks, resolve the issues and capitalise on the opportunities, and will be willing to cross functional lines to provide support to the programme leadership team when and where needed.
• Supports the role in regular, intensive weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual technical and financial governance meetings in a fast‑paced environment.
• Can operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally with technical staff, peers and management as well as externally with customers, regulators and others.
• Has a strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Serves as a liaison with other Leidos operating units and corporate departments where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing large programmes/contracts employing complex business models.
• Team lead and/or management experience.

• Experience managing and negotiating contracts with the UK Government or Ministry of Defence.
• Experience managing and negotiating supplier subcontracts.

• Pre‑screening required to start: BPSS.

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privileged holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle‑to‑work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging,…