An industry leading defence organisation are looking for an accomplished Contracts Manager to join a high-profile Cyber and Defence programme. Role: Contracts Manager Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £55 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: Bristol (90% onsite requirement)This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex bids, protecting commercial interests and managing contractual risk across a diverse portfolio of contracts and opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Supporting bid and tender activities across Defence programmes Leading commercial and contractual governance activities Developing negotiation strategies and managing contractual risk Reviewing and negotiating agreements including NDAs, Teaming Agreements and Collaboration Agreements Protecting intellectual property and wider commercial interests Supporting programme and bid teams to manage contractual obligations and customer commitments Working closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to manage risk and contract variations Influencing key business decisions and supporting governance approvalsKey Requirements: Active SC Clearance Experience working within Defence, MOD or National Security environments Strong contracts and commercial management background Experience supporting bids, tenders and proposal activities Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills Ability to work independently whilst collaborating across multidisciplinary teams Understanding of governance, risk management and contract lifecycle management Defence Prime or MOD experience Cyber, Technology or Engineering programme exposureThis is a great opportunity to support a market-leading Defence organisation, engaging on a high-profile and strategically important programme. If you're an SC-cleared Contracts or Commercial professional looking for your next Defence assignment and want to work on complex, mission-critical programmes, apply now