Senior Export Contracts Manager

Job Title: Senior Export Contract Manager

Salary: Circa £60,000 – £70,000, depending on experience (+27% Bonus)

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (Relocation package may be available)

Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK National with British citizenship

Please note: Restrictions may apply based on nationality or right to work requirements. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), post-offer.

The Opportunity:

An exciting position has arisen within the Programmes Export Operations Directorate for a skilled and seasoned Senior Export Contract Manager. Reporting to the Export Contract Management UK Executive, this role requires a versatile mix of commercial, financial, and project management expertise to lead and deliver complex, strategically important export contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead international government and military contracts for high-stakes projects, representing Our Client up to the 1* level.
• Oversee multiple, diverse contracts across domains and locations, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Manage contract schedules to maximise customer satisfaction while building enduring relationships.
• Proactively resolve issues through strategic risk and opportunity management, safeguarding Our Client’s interests and international reputation.
• Organise customer acceptance events, coordinate transport solutions, and manage contractual payments.
• Communicate consistently and clearly with customers, government bodies, partners, and internal teams.
• Negotiate contract amendments and support Sales & Business Development in acquiring new international contracts.
• Collaborate internationally with teams in France, Spain, and Italy to fulfil Inter-Company Trading export contracts.

What We’re Looking for in You:

• Leadership and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships.
• Experience defining, communicating, and implementing strategic goals within complex political environments.
• Proven experience in leading contract delivery through both bid and execution phases, ideally on an international scale.
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and transparent leadership style.
• Experience in people management, handling internal and external stakeholder relations.
• Flexibility for international travel and openness to diverse cultures.
• Background in preparing and authorising Bid submissions, with preferable experience as Business Bid Authority.
• Experience collaborating in large, complex (multi-national) organisations with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, export control, quality, and engineering.

What’s in it for You?

• A structured career pathway within Export Contracts Management, Offset, Partnership Management, and Joint Ventures
• Leadership exposure to international contracts across a broad portfolio of products and services
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of global customers

Our Client Offers:

• Bonus: Up to 27% of base salary
• Car Allowance: £300/month
• Pension Scheme: Up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhanced leave for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: On-site amenities include subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities

Interested?

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