A leading defence organisation are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical UK defence programmes.
- Role: Commercial Contracts Manager
- Duration: 6-9 month contract
- Pay: £600 - 700 p/day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Harlow (3 days onsite)
- Clearance: Active SC clearance
You will act as a strategic business partner, enabling both the successful capture of new opportunities and the delivery of profitable programmes, whilst ensuring robust commercial governance across the contract lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the commercial and contractual strategy across major programmes, including management of key customer relationships
- Develop and deliver innovative commercial solutions to support bids, proposals, and evolving customer requirements
- Negotiate and manage a wide range of complex contractual agreements, escalating non-standard issues as required
- Oversee contract change management, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks throughout the contract lifecycle
- Produce business cases, financial reports, and briefing materials for senior management reviews
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to contract professionals, fostering team capability and performance
- Act as the commercial escalation point, resolving issues effectively and efficiently
- Support the development, approval, and submission of bids and proposals aligned to business strategy
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value contracts, working at the centre of programme delivery and commercial strategy.
Key Requirements:
- Proven defence sector experience or similar
- Active SC clearance required
- Strong track record of commercial negotiations and agreement management
- Proven experience managing large, complex contracts (ideally within UK MOD or defence environments)
- Solid understanding of programme financials, including risks and opportunities
- Strong programme management capability (risk, governance, gating, metrics)
- Experience working with international customers or suppliers
- Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of business principles and contract law
- Experience in customer relationship management
- Willingness to travel occasionally
If you're an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager with active SC clearance, simply apply now!
