Commercial Contracts Manager

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!

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