Contracts Officer in Yeovil

At Leonardo in Yeovil we are looking for a Contracts Officer to join our team at the Home of British Helicopters. This is a hybrid role with some days required on site.

What you'll do as Contracts Officer:

• Draft and prepare internal approvals, contracts and other agreements
• Support the provision of customer proposals and contract amendments
• Execute all commercial aspects of the contract
• Monitor and report the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash
• Proactively resolve contract issues and provide contract advice to internal functions
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of contract risks and opportunities and business improvement/transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external Customers that enable effective working

What you'll bring:

• Background in Aerospace or Defence (or similar environments)
• Experience in contract management, administration, or commercial roles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide contract advice
• Proven knowledge of contract terms, pricing and SAP/MS Office tools
• Pro-active approach to resolving contract issues and identifying improvement opportunities

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!