A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities!Location: Luton Duration: 6-month contractPay: Up to 500 p/day (Inside IR35)Working Pattern: 1 or 2 days onsite In this role you will provide extensive commercial support to business winning activities (bids, proposals, negotiation, contract acceptance) for significant value and strategically important bids for key customers.As a Contracts Manager, you will:Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms and conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals.Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations.Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors.Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements, and MoUs.Successful candidates will have proven experience in commercial or contract management within Aerospace and Defence, handling complex and medium-value contracts in fast-paced environments. Key Requirements:Proven experience within Aerospace and Defence.Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for UK and Export customers.Ability to manage commercial risk and deliver within fast-paced, complex project environments. Skilled in pricing, proposals, and customer negotiations. If you''