A leading defence technology contractor require an Assistant Commercial Contracts Manager. Applicants need previous commercial contracts management expertise, ideally within the defence, aerospace or security sectors and the ability to lead commercial negotiations and strategies.

The Assistant Commercial Contracts Manager will join a dynamic and high-performing commercial team. Interfacing with both UK MOD and export customers, the Assistant Commercial Contracts Manager will work across the contract lifecycle from bids/proposals, negotiation, in life management and claims/close-out. Hybrid working options available.

Specific duties of the Assistant Commercial Contracts Manager include:

Provide commercial contract management support to sales, bids and programme teams
Responsible for all aspects of; legal, pricing, IP and negotiation
Stakeholder management
Use commercial acumen on tenders and a variety of contracts which range from standard to typically non-standard, of medium to higher complexity
Support commercial leadership with improving and refining commercial contract management processes

Assistant Commercial Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

Previous Commercial Contract Management experience within; aerospace, defence, engineering services, IT or technology sectors
Previous experience at Senior Commercial Officer or Commercial Specialist level would suit
Expertise across the entire contract lifecycle, with experience across a range of commercial agreements
Ability to engage with stakeholders
IACCM, WCC or MCIPS certified or holding a LLB, LLM would be advantageous