Contracts Manager

An industry leading defence organisation are looking for an accomplished Contracts Manager to join a high-profile Cyber and Defence programme.

Role: Contracts Manager
Duration: 6-month contract
Pay: Up to £55 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Location: Bristol (90% onsite requirement)This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex bids, protecting commercial interests and managing contractual risk across a diverse portfolio of contracts and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting bid and tender activities across Defence programmes
Leading commercial and contractual governance activities
Developing negotiation strategies and managing contractual risk
Reviewing and negotiating agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements and Collaboration Agreements
Protecting intellectual property and wider commercial interests
Supporting programme and bid teams to manage contractual obligations and customer commitments
Working closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage risk and contract variations
Influencing key business decisions and supporting governance approvalsKey Requirements:

Active SC Clearance
Experience working within Defence, MOD or National Security environments
Strong contracts and commercial management background
Experience supporting bids, tenders and proposal activities
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently whilst collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of governance, risk management and contract lifecycle management
Defence Prime or MOD experience
Cyber, Technology or Engineering programme exposureThis is a great opportunity to support a market-leading Defence organisation, engaging on a high-profile and strategically important programme.

If you're an SC-cleared Contracts or Commercial professional looking for your next Defence assignment and want to work on complex, mission-critical programmes, apply now