Contract/Commercial Management – Contract Manager

Commercial Contracts Manager Hertfordshire (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (DoE) + Bonus We’re looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation and lifecycle management within a complex environment or sector. An exciting opportunity has opened to join our Commercial team as a Commercial Contracts Manager, where you’ll play a key role in shaping, negotiating, and managing strategically important defence contracts. You’ll be responsible for leading high-value contract negotiations, managing agreements from bid through to closeout, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. Line management responsibility for more junior members of team Provide commercial leadership during contract delivery, including amendments, deliverables, and acceptance criteria Support risk identification and mitigation planning in collaboration with other departments Oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals, extensions, and closeout activities Deliver timely reporting and updates to senior leadership on contract performance and risk status Resolve contract disputes effectively with support from legal and relevant stakeholders Contribute to business-winning xkybehq activities by supporting competitive and compliant commercial proposals Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts Direct line management experience Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with sound judgement in assessing risk Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills…