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? Click “Apply Now” and take the next step in your career