Export Contract Manager

Position Available : Export Contract Manager
Location : Hertfordshire (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours
Salary : Up to £65,000 + Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package
Experience needed : A depth of experience in contracts management, having led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. Also experience of people management in a leadership role. The ideal candidate would need to have either current or past experience of working in a defence or aerospace environment.
About the role
We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently looking for an Export Control Manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. The role offers a structured career progression path within the department and the opportunity to engage with a wide range of international customers and their cultures.
What you will be doing:
Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts
Anticipate and proactively resolve issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtain customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables
Ensuring our business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk
Supporting sales & business development in the acquisition of new business
What we need from you:
You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base
Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships
Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority
Proven experience of interfacing with corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering
You will have effective interpersonal and communication skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style
Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
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