Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Matchtech | Bristol, ENG, GB

Posted 4 days ago

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Description

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,


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