An industry leading defence organisation are looking for an accomplished Contracts Manager to join a high-profile Cyber and Defence programme.Role: Contracts ManagerDuration: 6-month contractPay: Up to 55 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Location: Bristol (90% onsite requirement)This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex bids, protecting commercial interests and managing contractual risk across a diverse portfolio of contracts and opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Supporting bid and tender activities across Defence programmesLeading commercial and contractual governance activitiesDeveloping negotiation strategies and managing contractual riskReviewing and negotiating agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements and Collaboration AgreementsProtecting intellectual property and wider commercial interestsSupporting programme and bid teams to manage contractual obligations and customer commitmentsWorking closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage risk and contract variationsInfluencing key business decisions and supporting governance approvalsKey Requirements:Active SC ClearanceExperience working within Defence, MOD or National Security environmentsStrong contracts and commercial management backgroundExperience supporting bids, tenders and proposal activitiesExcellent stakeholder management and negotiation skillsAbility to work independently whilst collaborating across multidisciplinary teamsUnderstanding of governance, risk
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