Contracts Manager

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Reference:BH-2063-2

Sector:Management & Executive

Salary:Competitive

Benefits:0

Town/City:Guildford

Contract Type:Permanent

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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