Senior Contracts Officer

What do we offer? * Competitive salary * Company performance bonus scheme * Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution * Private medical insurance * Comprehensive health cash plan * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays * Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay) * Structured training & opportunities to progress What does the role look like? Actuation Systems is seeking a Senior Contracts Officer to join our growing Contracts team in Wolverhampton. You will provide expert advice and guidance across all aspects of the contract lifecycle – including bid support, development, negotiation, and delivery – while applying a solution-focused and risk-aware approach. This is a critical business-partnering role that interfaces with functions across the organisation and requires excellent communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to draft, negotiate, and manage agreements effectively. Travel to our Banbury site will be required one day every other week. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MOUs, collaboration agreements, and key contract clauses. * Support proposal and bid reviews, including customer negotiations and risk assessments. * Conduct contract risk and opportunity analyses to support decision-making. * Partner with internal stakeholders (Legal, Programmes, Engineering, Business Development, Finance, etc.) to enable compliant and commercially sound business outcomes. * Provide advice and guidance during contract disputes and support claims resolution. * Act as the contracts focal point for integrated project teams (IPTs). * Liaise with legal counsel (internal and external) as required to protect the organisation’s risk position. * Support compliance with internal policies and corporate contract approval processes. * Track and monitor contract KPIs, approvals, and actions across relevant systems and trackers. * Promote continuous improvement and functional performance within the Contracts team. * Collaborate with the Supply Chain Contracts teams to align commercial terms where possible. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: * Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, ideally in a legal, commercial, or contracts-focused role. * Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively in written and spoken English. * Strong organisational skills and ability to self-manage to meet deadlines. Desirable skills: * Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Management, or equivalent, or working towards an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Business. * In the absence of formal qualifications, 5+ years of relevant contracts experience. * Experience across the full product lifecycle, including bids, development, and manufacturing support. * Proven ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally. * Experience working with contract governance and approval processes. * Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and claims resolution. * High attention to detail and excellent time management. * Ability to contribute to cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives. About us: At Actuation Systems, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications. Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day! Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities