Responsibilities
- Support bid/no-bid decisions through commercial and contractual analysis
- Review and develop responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Manage contracts across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with commercial and customer requirements
- Conduct detailed contract risk reviews and implement mitigation strategies
- Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and contractual agreements
- Handle complex customer correspondence, including claims and disputes
- Administer major contracts, tracking performance, delivery schedules, and obligations
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and change control records
- Support programme planning and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Monitor performance and proactively recommend commercial and contractual improvements
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members
Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working within contracts, commercial, or programme environments
- Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management
- Proven experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage complex commercial agreements
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on risk and opportunity
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Share incentive scheme
- Dental and travel insurance
- Opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes
- Clear progression into Senior Commercial / Contracts roles
- Exposure to key stakeholders and commercial decision-making
If you are an experienced Contract Specialist, Contracts Officer, Commercial Officer, Commercial Analyst, or Contracts & Commercial professional, you may also be suitable for this role.
