Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager | Guildford | Hybrid | Competitive salary & package Spacecraft Systems

We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager with current MOD contract management experience. Space sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Location / Working model: The role is based in Guildford with 2 direct reports. The first 6 months are fully onsite. Hybrid working of three days a week onsite is available from month 7 onwards.

Contract Manager role:

• Organisation: day‑to‑day operations, organising, supporting and sharing in the team’s work and goals.
• Contractual: preparation, negotiation and management of all contractual commitments relating to projects and new business from acquisition of project to contract closure.
• Team Building: encouraging and motivating the team; team player mentality.
• Mentoring & Coaching: provide coaching, training, and mentoring where applicable.
• Leading by example and providing a clear vision for the team.

Previous Experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience (10 years+) within the contractual field.
• Previous experience leading and working within a team with the ability to mentor and develop colleagues.
• In depth knowledge of contracts principles, drafting and interpretation.
• Experience of identifying contractual risk and proposing effective mitigation strategies.
• Managing high value and complex proposals and contracts in the UK and for export.
• Negotiating high value contracts and amendments.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contractual documents such as NDAs, Licence Agreements, Heads of Agreement, Teaming Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding etc.
• UK MOD contracting on a range of proposals and contracts, including single source contracts and implementing the Single Source Contracting Regulations on those contracts.
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Desirable:

• Space industry experience, including European Space Agency (ESA), UKSA funding (CEOI, NSIP).
• Experience in US Department of Defence contracting.

Benefits:

• 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme (Up to 8% employer pension contribution) with Life Assurance (x6 salary)
• Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
• High Street Discount Scheme and many more

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