What We Can Offer You:
* Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary (based on company performance)
* Pension: Total contributions (employer + employee) of up to 14%
* Flexible Working: Open to applicants seeking flexible arrangements
* Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related support
* Facilities: Excellent site amenities including subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The Opportunity:
This is a key position within a critical business area, offering the chance to directly support the company's strategic goals and contribute to its continued success.
You will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle, from early-stage bidding through to negotiation, delivery, and final closeout of domestic commercial contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions to align with business objectives and ensure compliance
* End-to-End Contracting: Manage the full route to contract, including involvement in bid submissions, cost generation, proposal writing, and contract drafting
* Contract Delivery: Support the successful delivery of contractual obligations—this includes managing amendments, assessing deliverables, and defining acceptance criteria
* Contract Management: Oversee contract performance through its lifecycle—handling renewals, amendments, and final closeout
* Compliance Oversight: Ensure contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, and other defence-related standards
* Business Development: Play a key role in winning new work and securing future business
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks by working collaboratively with internal teams
* Stakeholder Communication: Act as the go-to person for contractual issues, supporting internal teams and liaising with external partners
* Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on contract progress, issues, and risks
* Dispute Resolution: Coordinate with legal and internal teams to resolve any contract disputes efficiently and professionally
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a commercial/contracts role, ideally within the defence sector
* Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and agreements
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
* Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
* Familiarity with MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable