£45,272 gross per annum
UKRI Band E
Full Time
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon (Hybrid Working)
Closing date: 3rd October 2025
Interview Date: W/c 13th October 2025
Job Overview
We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial contracts manager to be based at our Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) site in Oxfordshire. This role supports UKRIs sales activities.
Key Areas Of Accountability
Supporting business development managers and working as part of bid and project teams within your area of responsibility
Assessing bids for risk, attending bid reviews, and approving or rejecting potential bids
Advising on commercial and financial risk in RFQs, ITTs and client contracts and suggesting mitigation measures; engaging with specialist Legal and Intellectual Property teams where required
Helping to draft the commercial and contractual wording of bids.
Providing commercial advice to senior management
ensuring alignment of pricing and scope with contract terms in bids and contracts and resolving complex commercial issues and queries
About You
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
(S) Assessed at shortlisting
(I) Assessed at interview
(S&I) Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
Qualifications
- Degree level in a business, commercial, legal, technical or engineering discipline or similar, or equivalent experience. (S)
Experience & Knowledge
Skills & abilities:
High degree of commercial knowledge and awareness (S/I)
A strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management from a sales perspective; (S/I)
Strong knowledge of English contract law; (I/PT)
Experience of drafting, monitoring and managing sales agreements; (S/I)
Experience of monitoring contract implementation and taking action to ensure that contract margins are maintained and opportunities for improvement taken, engaging directly with customers as required. (S/I)
Experiencing of interacting with and influencing senior management; (S/I)
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Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
- An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
- Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
- Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
- Flexible working options
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How To Apply
Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.
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