Contracts Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Airbus scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Approximately once every couple of months, depending on projects
LOCATION: Stevenage OR Portsmouth
TYPE: Full time, STEM returners are welcomed
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Applying to this advert is an expression of interest for future Contract Management roles
About the role....
Contract management experience with UK MOD programmes is essential.
As a Contracts Manager you will join a small welcoming and collaborative team that are part of a wider programme of 100+. You will be working alongside and growing a complex network of stakeholders, including procurement, finance, project management and engineering
How you will contribute to the team…
- Manage end-to-end aspects of current and future contracts with the UK MOD and UK HMG bids.
- Work with Procurement to advise on key contractual obligations and risks within the allocated contracts and ensure flow down and mitigation accordingly.
- Contribute to negotiation strategies of a variety of contractual agreements and changes
- Ensure that commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated and required governance is followed
- Manage contracts in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance of commercial activities, change management and prompt payment of invoices
- Responsible for management of the commercial aspects of the applicable bidding process to establish the nature of new requirements, preparation of bid and governance paperwork, review and negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts and agreements
About you?
- Experience in managing UK MOD contracts and implementing the Contracting Regulations on those contracts
- Some experience in preparing and executing winning proposals including customer dialogue / negotiation to secure new sales and maximise profitability both within existing contracts and as part of new bids
- Enjoys ferreting out information, connecting the dots and ensuring the solutions match up with the Contract as written
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
How we can support you
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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