Commercial Contracts Manager

About the Role:

As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will manage the full lifecycle of domestic commercial contracts, from negotiation and execution to delivery and closeout. You will play a vital role in supporting strategic business objectives, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and contributing to winning new work within a complex defence environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Manage the full Route to Contract, including bid preparation, proposal generation, and contract agreement
• Oversee contract delivery, amendments, renewals, and closeout, ensuring obligations are met
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including MoD standards
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on contractual matters
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior management on contract status and risks
• Manage and resolve contract disputes in collaboration with legal and other relevant teams

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in commercial contract management within a defence environment
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and agreeing contracts and agreements
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with MoD contracting structures (DEFCONs, QDCs) is preferred

What We Offer:

• Salary: Circa £63,000-£68,000 depending on experience
• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
• Flexible working: 2-3 days per week on-site with hybrid arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility support
• Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more

Next Steps:
For this role you will have to gain UK Security Clearance; therefore, we cannot process your application unless you currently hold British Nationality as a minimum qualification. For more information on this position, please contact me on 01923 470756 or email k.slaughter@mane.co.uk.