Commercial Contracts Manager

A leading defence organisation are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical UK defence programmes.

• Role: Commercial Contracts Manager
• Duration: 6-9 month contract
• Pay: £600 - 700 p/day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Harlow (3 days onsite)
• Clearance: Active SC clearance

You will act as a strategic business partner, enabling both the successful capture of new opportunities and the delivery of profitable programmes, whilst ensuring robust commercial governance across the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial and contractual strategy across major programmes, including management of key customer relationships
• Develop and deliver innovative commercial solutions to support bids, proposals, and evolving customer requirements
• Negotiate and manage a wide range of complex contractual agreements, escalating non-standard issues as required
• Oversee contract change management, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks throughout the contract lifecycle
• Produce business cases, financial reports, and briefing materials for senior management reviews
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to contract professionals, fostering team capability and performance
• Act as the commercial escalation point, resolving issues effectively and efficiently
• Support the development, approval, and submission of bids and proposals aligned to business strategy

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value contracts, working at the centre of programme delivery and commercial strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Proven defence sector experience or similar
• Active SC clearance required
• Strong track record of commercial negotiations and agreement management
• Proven experience managing large, complex contracts (ideally within UK MOD or defence environments)
• Solid understanding of programme financials, including risks and opportunities
• Strong programme management capability (risk, governance, gating, metrics)
• Experience working with international customers or suppliers
• Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of business principles and contract law
• Experience in customer relationship management
• Willingness to travel occasionally

If you're an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager with active SC clearance, simply apply now!