Contracts Manager

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their commercial team on a 6-month contract!Location: Luton (Hybrid)Duration: 6-month contractPay: Up to 70 p/hr (Inside IR35)If you have strong experience in bids, proposals, and contract management within the Aerospace and Defence sector, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting strategically important programmes.As a Contracts Manager, you will:Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms and conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals.Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations.Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors.Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements, and MoUs.Successful candidates will have proven experience in commercial or contract management within Aerospace and Defence, handling complex and medium-value contracts in fast-paced environments.Key Requirements:Proven experience in a commercial or contracts role within Aerospace and Defence.Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for UK and Export customers.Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver within fast-paced, complex project environments.Skilled in pricing, proposals, and customer negotiations.Why Apply?Work ..... full job details .....