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