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A permanent position has arisen for a Commercial & Contracts Manager within the Space Digital organisation at Airbus Defence and Space. You will, as the Commercial & Contracts Manager, lead on all of the contractual and commercial topics across a wide range of opportunities and contracts with our key customers which includes the European Space Agency (ESA), UK Ministry of Defence, UK Civil Government, and a variety of commercial customers. In doing so you will work as part of the bid and programme leadership teams to ensure that best in class profitable commercial and contractual solutions are developed for and negotiated effectively with, our customers on all prime bids and campaigns. In addition, you will be responsible for effective management of contracts post-signature to secure committed Airbus profitability on opportunities and contracts. Your role will primarily focus on providing commercial management and support to a wide range of UK Government, UK Ministry of Defence and commercial organisations as part of our wider Connected Intelligence Commercial team.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects, with a focus on Intelligence campaigns and contracts
Manage the commercial aspects of the bidding process, from preparing bids and presenting key considerations to approvers, to negotiating contract terms
Lead negotiations for a diverse range of agreements and contract changes, including teaming, agency, and other industrial arrangements
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop profitable commercial solutions, ensuring risks are identified and managed while adhering to governance processes
Oversee existing contracts to ensure compliance and efficiency, managing commercial activities, contract changes, and timely invoicing
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure successful contract performance
Requirements:
Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments
Experience in a commercial role managing complex proposals and contracts (e.g., Sales, Bidding, Procurement)
Experience in commercial environments involving governmental, international, or non-governmental clients is highly desirable
Demonstrated negotiation and contract management skills
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence at various levels
What we offer:
Competitive salary
annual profit share
contributory pension
share options
car leasing scheme
free onsite parking
season ticket loan
tax-free technology scheme
discounted shopping
37 hour week
flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off
hybrid working
up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
option to buy/sell holiday
Personalised development plan
Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
internal mobility including international opportunities
Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
Employee Assistance Programme
discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
cycle-to-work scheme
Life assurance
enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Wellbeing room
Multi-faith room
Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)