Commercial Contracts Manager

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract Until 31/03/2027 (potential extension) based in Corsham or Abbey Wood with office attendance 1 day per week or as required for business needs

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to establish, operate and continually improve a commercial delivery model that enables Defence organisations to access specialist digital and technology suppliers through The Accelerator.

This is a strategically important role responsible for developing and managing high-value commercial agreements with SMEs, primarily delivering services across the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession. Acting as the key interface between Defence Commercial teams, customers, suppliers and The Accelerator, you will ensure commercial arrangements remain compliant, flexible and aligned to evolving operational requirements.

You will play a critical role in helping Defence organisations commission digital capability through the most appropriate commercial models, ensuring strong governance, value for money and measurable outcome

As a Commercial Contracts Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead the establishment, mobilisation and ongoing management of commercial delivery vehicles and supplier agreements that enable Defence organisations to access specialist digital and technology capability.
* Work closely with Defence Commercial teams, Accelerator colleagues, customers and suppliers to design and implement compliant, scalable and value-driven commercial solutions.
* Advise customers on the most appropriate commissioning approach, helping them define clear, measurable outcomes and translate requirements into effective work packages.
* Support the selection and application of outcome-based, capacity-based, output-based or resource-based commercial models aligned to the maturity, complexity and risk of the requirement.
* Develop commercial arrangements that allow priorities and scope to evolve while maintaining control of cost, quality, performance and risk.
* Provide guidance and challenge to ensure commissioning approaches focus on delivering outcomes and capability rather than simply procuring resource.
* Create and maintain reusable templates, commissioning guidance and best-practice frameworks that support consistent and…