Contracts Manager

Job Description: Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your impact Are you an experienced Contracts professional looking for your next challenge? 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. Working closely with internal teams and external customers, you'll build strong relationships while ensuring contracts are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. For the awareness of internal applicants, this position is a JFF L5. 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: • Draft and prepare internal approvals, contracts and other agreements • 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 • Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external Customers that enable effective working • As required manage a team of contract management specialists and cross-functional teams members • Act as the principle point of contact for all routine contractual matters. What you’ll bring • Competent in understanding and interpreting contracts with a good working knowledge of all contract terms • A good understanding of the costing and pricing processes and mechanisms and be able to formulate prices for proposals within a delegated authority • Good verbal and written communication skills appropriate for role, with clear capability to construct and communicate information concisely and effectively. Be confident in presenting to peers, internally and externally. • A working knowledge of typical business tools including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP • Capable of developing, recommending and implementing solutions to role related problems • 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. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: 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. Tailored Perks : 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. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid