Contracts Manager

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Do you have a variety of previous Commercial experience the Aerospace and Defence Sector and looking for a new opportunity to take on a senior role within a dynamic team?

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager to join our commercial team at Leonardo working within the Electronic Warfare (EW) division which is a major growth area with ambitious targets over the short to medium term.

As part of the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector within the EW division, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the business, interfacing with a variety of UK and International customers focused within both the UK and Export arena, working as part of integrated project teams (IPTs). You will have responsibility for the maintenance of current contracts and development of commercial bids / proposals, providing strategic and commercially sound guidance on challenging contracts and opportunities within the business.

The successful candidate will have a successful record of accomplishment in a commercial business winning and contract management capacity in the Aerospace and Defence Sector and have experience working within a fast-paced and challenging environment.

This role is required to work at tight time frames, so excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise is a must. In return, this role provides a high level of variety of contracts, customers and work environments.

The role could be based at either or Lincoln or Luton sites, on a hybrid working basis

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their next step in Commercial experience, leading a variety of bids and contracts for key programmes, products and customers.

• Provide strategic and tactical oversight to a number contracts and bid activities.
• Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with Procurement counterparts to ensure appropriate flow through with subcontractors.
• Produce, document, and brief [obtaining any necessary approvals] clear and informed commercial strategies to leverage the best possible outcomes for Leonardo UK.
• Produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates.
• Take the lead in producing clear and concise correspondence, obtaining stakeholder input as and when required.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and other T&Cs.
• Providing commercial leadership and administration to projects and / or contracts, including change control management, monitoring performance of its contractual obligations and management of commercial risk.
• Preparing proposals for submission to Customers in conjunction with the preparation of internal documentation required to obtain bid approval.
• Ensuring adherence to commercial and business processes.
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and customers to deliver the value to the company.
• Work as an integral member of the Integrated Project Management Team
• Managing own workload, highlighting areas of conflict or priority and effectively managing stakeholder and customer expectations.

• Proven ability to advocate and influence at senior levels within organisations.
• Strong experience working with UK Government and international contracts.
• In‑depth understanding of business finance including profit & loss, margins, mark‑up, escalation, and foreign exchange.
• Good knowledge of export legislation, import taxes, and duties.
• High‑level understanding of contract law and its application.
• Ability to identify and manage commercial risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across cross‑functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK (possible overseas travel).

• A relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. IACCM / WCC) and / or defence contracting experience.
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