Overview
In this role, you will lead subcontracting activities within the British Army Collective Training Transformation Programme, shaping supplier engagement and contract execution. You’ll operate in a matrix structure, collaborating with OMNIA Training and Raytheon UK teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. You will solve complex subcontract challenges and drive improvements that support mission-focused training transformation for the British Army. This is a chance to influence frontline capability and contribute to a major national defence initiative.
Responsibilities
- Manage subcontractors/suppliers with 10–40m contracts with minimal oversight
- Lead small projects or subcontracting processes with accountability for delivery
- Apply advanced subcontracting knowledge to solve complex problems across multiple areas
- Negotiate contracts, NDAs, and terms & conditions
- Coach and guide junior professionals to ensure quality in subcontract execution
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to align on policies and procedures
- Influence operational decisions and enhance subcontracting processes and systems
- Deliver day-to-day objectives with significant programme impact
Key requirements
- University degree (preferably STEM or business) or equivalent experience
- Practical knowledge of subcontract management, supplier engagement, and contract execution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and across functions
- Experience managing subcontracting activities and contributing to planning
- Experience coaching junior team members
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with operational influence
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential
- Experience operating in joint or matrixed teams
- Ability to communicate across military and industry partners
- Focus on outcomes, delivery, and operational excellence
- mission focus
- collaboration
- proactive problem-solving
- subcontract management
- contract negotiation
- NDAs and terms & conditions
Principal Subcontract Specialist in Warminster employer: Raytheon
Raytheon UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Glenrothes where employees can thrive and contribute to cutting-edge defence and aerospace technology. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, and a culture that prioritises teamwork and innovation, we empower our Production Managers to lead impactful projects while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of national security and fostering personal growth.
