Contracts Manager

A leading defence contractor requires a Contracts Manager to work on a large training programme. Applicants need previous defence sector commercial contracts management experience and ideally be familiar contracting into (as a prime or subcontractor) UK MOD and central government customers.

The Contracts Manager will join a high-impact and collaborative programme environment, designing and delivering training solutions to the UK MOD. This is an exciting opportunity where the Contracts Manager will support new business opportunities, and manage elements of the in life programme.

Specific duties of the Contracts Manager include:

Partner with stakeholders to deliver compelling customer and programme aligned, business-winning solutions
Negotiate a range of contractual change agreements and manage non-routine commercial issues
Manage customer relationships
Advise on risk and opportunity management
Day-to-day contract management (handling data, producing reports, ensuring compliance/governance)

Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

Proven experience delivering commercial contract management expertise in a defence or training environment
Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
Deep experience across the entire commercial contract lifecycle
Excellent communication skills with a flexible, positive attitude
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC Level)