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For Companies What We Can Offer You:
- Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary (based on company performance)
- Pension: Total contributions (employer + employee) of up to 14%
- Flexible Working: Open to applicants seeking flexible arrangements
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related support
- Facilities: Excellent site amenities including subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The Opportunity:
This is a key position within a critical business area, offering the chance to directly support the company\’s strategic goals and contribute to its continued success.
You will take ownership of the full contract lifecycle, from early-stage bidding through to negotiation, delivery, and final closeout of domestic commercial contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions to align with business objectives and ensure compliance
- End-to-End Contracting: Manage the full route to contract, including involvement in bid submissions, cost generation, proposal writing, and contract drafting
- Contract Delivery: Support the successful delivery of contractual obligations—this includes managing amendments, assessing deliverables, and defining acceptance criteria
- Contract Management: Oversee contract performance through its lifecycle—handling renewals, amendments, and final closeout
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, and other defence-related standards
- Business Development: Play a key role in winning new work and securing future business
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks by working collaboratively with internal teams
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the go-to person for contractual issues, supporting internal teams and liaising with external partners
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on contract progress, issues, and risks
- Dispute Resolution: Coordinate with legal and internal teams to resolve any contract disputes efficiently and professionally
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in a commercial/contracts role, ideally within the defence sector
- Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and agreements
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
- Familiarity with MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable
Commercial Contract Manager employer: Mane Contract Services
As a Commercial Contract Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With benefits such as a generous company bonus, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, our organisation fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent site amenities. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career advancement in a critical business area.
Contact Detail:
Mane Contract Services Recruiting Team
