Commercial Income Contracts Manager

Overview

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial contracts manager to be based at our Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) site in Oxfordshire. This role supports UKRI''s sales activities.Details

£45,272 gross per annum • UKRI Band E • Full Time • Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon (Hybrid Working)Closing date: 3rd October 2025 • Interview Date: W/c 13th October 2025Responsibilities

Supporting business development managers and working as part of bid and project teams within your area of responsibilityAssessing bids for risk, attending bid reviews, and approving or rejecting potential bidsAdvising on commercial and financial risk in RFQs, ITTs and client contracts and suggesting mitigation measures; engaging with specialist Legal and IP teams where requiredHelping to draft the commercial and contractual wording of bidsProviding commercial advice to senior managementEnsuring alignment of pricing and scope with contract terms in bids and contracts and resolving complex commercial issues and queriesAbout You

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:(S) Assessed at shortlisting; (I) Assessed at interview; (SandI) Assessed at both shortlisting and interviewQualificationsDegree level in a business, commercial, legal, technical or engineering discipline or similar, or equivalent experience. (S)Experience and Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:High degree of commercial knowledge and awareness (S/I)A strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management from a sales perspective; (S/I)Strong knowledge of English contract law; (I/PT)Experience of drafting, monitoring and managing sales agreements; (S/I)Experience of monitoring contract implementation and taking action to ensure that contract margins are maintained and opportunities for improvement taken, engaging directly with customers as required. (S/I)Experience of interacting with and influencing senior management; (S/I)Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees'' development and promote a culture of continuous learning. A list of benefits below:An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activitiesEmployee assistance programme, providing confidential help and adviceFlexible working optionsHow To Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers ..... full job details .....