Contracts Manager - Staffordshire (Hybrid) - Competitive Salary Bonus Ex. Benefits - Permanent About the Role: We're looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to manage and negotiate contracts from enquiry through to completion. You'll draft agreements, liaise with UK and international clients (including the MoD), and support projects to ensure compliance, delivery, and value. What's in it for you? Supportive culture - Friendly, honest, and team-oriented environment built on integrity and respect. Career growth - Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities. Attractive perks - Loyalty scheme, birthday leave, salary reviews, and wellness support. Work-life balance - Standard hours, flexible options, and a peaceful modern workplace. People-focused company - Investors in People accredited, showing genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and development. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the preparation and evaluation of responses to customer enquiries and Invitations to Tender (ITTs). * Negotiate, draft, and manage prime contracts and associated agreements such as NDAs, consultancy, and software licence agreements. * Liaise directly with customers on all contractual matters, including terms, pricing, and invoicing. * Advise Programme Managers and project teams on contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies. * Maximise opportunities within payment plans to strengthen company cash flow. * Support trade compliance, including import and export activities. Skills & Experience: Contract negotiation and management - Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and overseeing complex contracts. Contract law knowledge - Understanding of UK and international contracts, including MoD terms. Commercial awareness - Able to identify risks, opportunities, and cost implications to add value. Communication & stakeholder management - Skilled in liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Security Clearance (SC) eligibility - Must be able to obtain or already hold SC due to sensitive contracts. Why apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our contractual success and delivering complex projects for UK and international clients. If you're proactive, commercially astute, and ready to take ownership of high-value contracts, we want to hear from you. What to do now: If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you.