Job Title:Commercial & Contracts Manager – Level 7
Location: Bristol, BS16 1EJ
Hourly rate: £40.00
Contract:Temporary contract – ASAP to 2/4/27
Hours:37 hours per week – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
GI Group is recruiting a Commercial & Contracts Manager to join a defence client’s team.
You’ll lead commercial and contractual governance across a portfolio of Defence opportunities and contracts—managing risk, supporting bids/tenders and programme delivery, and safeguarding commercial interests and intellectual property.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively and transparently.
- Shape governance decisions by identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risk.
- Lead key commercial deliverables, including negotiation strategies and obligations registers.
- Support and/or lead negotiations for complex opportunities and tenders; draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Teaming Agreements and Collaboration Agreements.
- Provide guidance to the wider Commercial team; manage approvals within delegated authority and elevate where required.
- Work closely with Procurement to manage supply chain risk and contract variations, ensuring end-to-end obligations are controlled.
The successful candidate will
- Support Defence bid and tender activity from early engagement through to contract award.
- Partner with bid and programme teams to manage customer dependencies, deliverables and contractual commitments.
- Identify and drive opportunities to improve commercial performance and delivery outcomes.
- Active Security Clearance
Skills & experience
- Proven, advanced experience in commercial/contracts management or advisory roles.
- Degree-level education, professional qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the Defence sector (Cyber/Data exposure desirable).
- Strong understanding of governance and lifecycle processes, with the ability to work independently.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional and cross-site stakeholders.
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Commercial & Contracts Manager employer: Gi Group
Gi Group is an excellent employer for Class 2 Drivers, offering a dynamic work environment that values professionalism and customer service. With competitive pay rates, exclusive discounts on various services, and a commitment to employee well-being through initiatives like the Armed Forces Covenant and support for neurodiversity, we foster a culture of inclusivity and growth. Join us in a role that not only drives your career forward but also allows you to be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
