Contracts Manager, Senior Manager

Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Join our team as a Contracts Manager, where you'll play a key role in managing commercial contracts, supporting proposal activities, and negotiating agreements that drive business success. What you will do as a Contracts Manager: For nominated opportunities, contracts and agreements and with the support of senior team members, to facilitate the achievement of both the company's and Customer's contractual objectives in line with company policy: - Support and lead as required the provision of customer proposals and contract amendments - Execute all commercial aspects of the contract - Monitor and report the progress of key contract obligations, including contract deliverables and cash - Proactively resolve contract issues and provide contract advice to internal functions - Contribute to the identification and resolution of contract risks and opportunities and business improvement/transformation initiatives - As required manage a team of contract management specialists and cross-functional teams members - Competent in understanding and interpreting contracts with a good working knowledge of all contract terms - A working knowledge of typical business tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP - Capable of managing and prioritising the work of you and your team in a hybrid working environment - Capable of identifying and implementing business improvement/transformation initiatives including cross functional activities - Educated to degree standard in an appropriate subject with demonstrable commercial aptitude based on previous experience or a person with demonstrable proficient commercial aptitude based on previous experience of not less than 5 years in a business environment. Security Clearance We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. xkybehq If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid