At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead subcontracting activities and manage supplier relationships for the British Army training programme.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence key decisions and grow within a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Degree in STEM or business, with subcontract management experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Raytheon to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Raytheon UK is seeking a highly capable and experienced Principal Subcontract Specialist to support and lead key subcontracting activities across the British Army Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP). This P3-level role is ideal for a professional with good knowledge of subcontract management, who can work independently, communicate with stakeholders, and drive operational improvements & performance of our suppliers supporting British Army Training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Subcontractors / Suppliers with moderately sized contracts (£10 - £40m) with minimal oversight, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage small projects or subcontracting processes with autonomy and accountability for delivery.
- Apply advanced knowledge of subcontracting practices to solve difficult and occasionally complex problems across multiple work areas.
- Management and negotiation of contracts, non-disclosure agreements and terms and conditions.
- Provide coaching and guidance to junior professionals, ensuring quality and consistency in subcontract execution.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to align on policies, practices, and procedures.
- Influence operational decisions and contribute to the development and enhancement of subcontracting processes and systems.
- Deliver day-to-day objectives that have a significant impact on operational results within the programme.
Who we are looking for:
- We’re after individuals who want to serve. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to ‘get things done’. You’ll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army.
- You won’t let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you’ll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team.
- You won’t necessarily have a military background, but you’ll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.
- A university degree (preferably in a STEM or business-related field) or equivalent experience.
- Practical knowledge of subcontract management, supplier engagement, and contract execution.
- Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate mostly independently, engage and communicate across functions and make informed decisions.
- Experience in managing subcontracting activities and contributing to planning.
- Experience in coaching & guiding junior team members.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at an operational level.
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level) is essential.
- Experience operating in joint or matrixed teams.
- Ability to communicate across military and industry partners.
- Focused on outcomes, delivery, and operational excellence.
We think you need these skills to ace Subcontract Specialist/Manager in Mere
Subcontract Management
Supplier Engagement
Contract Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Project Management
Coaching and Mentoring
