At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-value service contracts and ensure compliance with SSRO regulations.
- Company: Leading defence organisation with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Salary up to £90,000, bonus, matched pension scheme, and remote working options.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are key values; all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a critical leadership role in a growing defence business and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Proven SSRO experience and strong contract management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
A leading defence organisation is seeking an experienced Programmes & Contracts Manager to manage a portfolio of high-value service contracts supporting major UK defence programmes.
Direct experience operating within the SSRO (Single Source Regulatory Office) framework is essential. Applications without SSRO experience cannot be considered.
Key Responsibilities- Manage multi-million-pound service contracts with full P&L accountability.
- Ensure compliance with SSRO regulations, including pricing, reporting and allowable costs.
- Lead contract delivery across MRO, engineering support and upgrade programmes.
- Drive financial performance, forecasting, risk management and continuous improvement.
- Act as the primary customer interface, building strong relationships with MoD stakeholders and key partners.
- Support contract renewals, bids and business growth activities.
- Proven SSRO experience within a defence environment.
- Track record managing high-value MoD contracts.
- Strong commercial, financial and contract management expertise.
- Experience in programme management, MRO or in-service support.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing defence business in a commercially critical leadership role.
On Offer:- Salary to £90,000
- Bonus circa 10%
- Matched pension scheme to 10%
- Remote working
- Electric car scheme
Interested? To apply for this opportunity please follow the link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.
Programmes & Contracts Manager in Hampshire employer: Morgan Ryder
Join a leading defence organisation that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a competitive salary of up to £90,000, a bonus scheme, and a matched pension plan. With a strong focus on compliance and stakeholder engagement, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion, while enjoying the flexibility of remote working and unique benefits like an electric car scheme.
