Contracts Manager at Luton, Bedfordshire

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Luton, LU1 3PG

Salary: £65.00 per hour

Contract: 26/10/26 to 30/04/27

Hours: 37 hours per week - Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager (Commercial) to join our client's fast-paced and dynamic commercial team within the Aerospace, Defence & Security sector. You'll work across a varied portfolio of UK and international contracts, supporting key programmes and providing commercially sound guidance to stakeholders and Integrated Project Teams.

This role suits someone confident operating at senior level, with strong contract management and business-winning experience, who can manage priorities to tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities:

· Provide strategic commercial support across multiple contracts and bid/proposal activities.

· Draft, negotiate and administer complex terms & conditions, including flow-down to subcontractors (working closely with Procurement).

· Develop commercial strategies and obtain relevant internal approvals.

· Produce compliant and accurate pricing using appropriate models aligned to cost estimates.

· Lead commercial correspondence and stakeholder communication.

· Draft and review agreements including NDAs, software licences, MOUs and related contractual documentation.

· Manage commercial risk, change control and contractual performance obligations.

· Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes and governance.

· Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and cross-functional colleagues.

Essential experience & skills:

· Proven ability to influence and advocate at senior levels.

· Experience working with UK Government and international contracts.

· Strong knowledge of commercial finance including P&L, margin/mark-up, escalation and FX.

· Understanding of export legislation, import taxes and duties.

· Strong understanding of contract law and its practical application.

· Demonstrable experience identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desirable:

· Degree and/or professional qualification (e.g. IACCM/WCC) and/or defence contracting experience

· Familiarity with SAP

· Track record of driving best practice and knowledge sharing

Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith

Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd

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