A leading defence organisation are seeking a commercially sharp Contracts Manager to join a team working at the forefront of Electronic Warfare and defence innovation.Role: Contracts ManagerDuration: 6 month contractPay: Up to 88.50 p/hr (Inside IR35)Location: Lincoln or Luton (2 days)You''ll lead complex negotiations, drive bid strategy, and manage contract risk across UK and international programmes, all within a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.Key Responsibilities:Leading commercial strategy and contract management across multiple programmesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex contract terms and conditionsSupporting and leading on bid and proposal activities, including pricing strategyManaging commercial risk, change control, and contract performanceProducing clear, concise commercial documentation and correspondenceCollaborating with Procurement to ensure effective flow-down of termsBuilding strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teamsEnsuring compliance with export controls, governance, and commercial policiesYou will engage regularly with UK Government and international stakeholders, contributing to both business-winning activities and ongoing programme delivery.Key Requirements:Proven experience in commercial contract management and business winningBackground in Aerospace and Defence or similar highly regulated industrySolid bid management and bid governance experienceAbility to draft/review complex agreements (NDAs, SLAs and ..... full job details .....