Contracts Manager in Bristol, Gloucestershire
Posted by Matchtech
£55 an hour
Bristol · Contract · Remote working
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 approvals
Key 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 exposure
This 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!
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