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Commercial Contracts Manager


Company : Henderson Scott


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This range is provided by Henderson Scott. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Henderson Scott Position Available:Commercial Contracts Manager Experience needed:We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation and lifecycle management within a complex environment or sector. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of MoD contracting structures and applicable regulations. About the role: An exciting opportunity has opened to join the 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. This role is critical to enabling successful programme delivery and securing new business in a complex and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the negotiation of contractual terms and conditions in line with company objectives Manage the full Route to Contract process: bid support, cost alignment, proposal generation, and negotiation of bespoke terms and conditions Provide commercial leadership during contract delivery, including amendments, deliverables, and acceptance criteria Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, DEFCONs, and QDCs) Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers on contractual matters 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 activities by supporting competitive and compliant commercial proposals What we need from you: Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts Ability to handle multiple contracts and priorities in a dynamic environment Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with sound judgement in assessing risk Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of MoD contracting frameworks, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is highly desirable If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you! Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Engineering, Legal, and Strategy/Planning Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Henderson Scott by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Commercial Contract Manager” roles.Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Senior Manager, Partner Contract and Commercial StrategyLondon Colney, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Legal Transformation Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractHemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Partnership Manager (Repairs / Voids Contracts)Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Royston, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Stevenage, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago F&B Procurement Manager (FTC) | £60k + 15% Bonus | Hertfordshire - St Albans, Watford, Luton, NW London Area (Hybrid)Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Global Programmes Senior Commercial Manager and Capability LeadHemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago East Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Takeley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Assistant Project Manager /Pre-Construction EngineerWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr