Job Description SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) TYPE: Full time / Part time / STEM returner What's In It For You Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000 E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: 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, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? The Commercial and Contracts Manager will be responsible for the management of all Commercial and Contractual aspects of allocated bids and contracts across this diverse program unit and throughout the full contract lifecycle. This position will be based at the Airbus Defence and Space Newport site; however, we are happy to support flexible hybrid working with regular attendance on site due to the restricted nature of activities. Travel to other sites including customer sites may be required. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. How You Will Contribute To The Team Provide overall commercial leadership, guidance and expertise in support of Sales and Program teams, taking into account local requirements Manage all C&C matters within bids and contracts, from receipt of RFP to project closure and ensure commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated Review the non-technical part of all RFPs received by Defence Digital & Cyber and provide recommendations re. go/no go; bid/no bid decision process and proposed deviations of client’s requirements Define requirements for flow down to suppliers, subcontractors and co-contractors and ensuring that financial risks are assessed in the proposal / contract Identify and evaluate liability issues deriving from contracts or transactions under negotiations or in force and ensure proper and regular information and reporting to management About You Proven negotiation and contract management skills within the commercial fields such as Commercial, Legal, Sales, Procurement, bidding & project delivery Experience of Single Source rules in relation to MOD contracts as outlined by the SSRO, or similar sole source arrangements Proven negotiation and contract management skills Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders Not a 100% match? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Please note: The expected start-date for this role is in Q1 or Q2 of next year How We Can Support You Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type Permanent Experience Level Professional Job Family Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsomairbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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