A leading defence engineering services and manufacturing organisation requires a Commercial Contracts Manager to provide commercial and contract management expertise across a portfolio of in-life programmes and pre-signature business opportunities. Applicants should have commercial contracts management experience, within a defence, aerospace, engineering services, technology, government contracting or similar regulated environments. Strong hybrid working options available - a site presence in Leicester required 1-2 times per month. The Commercial Contracts Manager will join a large and growing commercial function supporting complex engineering and manufacturing programmes within the defence sector. The role will focus on contract management, commercial governance, pricing, negotiations and business growth activities, acting as the commercial lead for project teams while supporting the successful delivery of customer programmes. There will also be responsibility for mentoring commercial colleagues and driving commercial best practice across the business. Specific duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager include:Develop and implement commercial strategies that support programme delivery and business objectivesProvide commercial governance and contract management expertise across a portfolio of defence and support services contractsAct as the primary commercial point of contact for project teams, providing commercial advice and guidanceLead commercial negotiations and pricing ..... full job details .....