Contracts Management Specialist

BAE Systems; Reading, Frimley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to manage contract compliance and deliver innovative solutions. This role requires expertise in contract management, negotiation, and a degree in law or business. The position is primarily on-site in the Reading area, with flexible options available. Competitive benefits include employee share plans, a health scheme, and potential annual incentives. The closing date for applications is January 28, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health insurance

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage contractual compliance and deliver JV contracts.
• Ability to implement innovations or improvements to existing contracts.
• Experience in handling contract changes and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Execute the update of contract clauses and documentation for amendments.
• Gain acceptance and agreement on issues to ensure compliance.
• Work on complex solutions that meet customer needs.

Skills

Understanding of contract terms & conditions

Previous experience in commercial or contract management roles

Experience of executing negotiation plans and drafting contracts

Ability to assess and mitigate contract-related risks

Degree in law or business-related subject

Experience in defence contracts management

Experience in dispute resolution and conflict management

Education

Degree level qualification in law or business

Job description

Job Description - Contracts Management Specialist (Edgewing) (00132716)

Contracts Management Specialist (Edgewing) - 00132716

Job title: Contracts Management Specialist (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Executing the update of contract clauses and all relevant documentation for any contract amendments
• Implement innovations or improvements to existing contracts as guided by the Head of Contract Management
• Responsible for the delivery of JV Contracts, ensuring contract compliance to the highest standard
• IndependentlyELS aligns moderately complex solutions that meet customer needs.
• Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of contract terms & conditions
• Previous experience in commercial or contract management roles in international, complex or large scale programmes
• Experience of executing negotiation plans and drafting and agreeing contract terms & pricing
Understanding of profitability, revenue recognition and budget control in contracts
• Ability to assess and mitigate contract-related risks and manage opportunities
• Degree level qualification in a law or business-related subject, or equivalent commercial experience
• Previous experience in contract management including contract changes
• Previous experience in defence contracts management
• Previous experience in dispute resolution and conflict management

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible प्रभावনաձढ़ health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, incl green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Commercial Team (Edgewing)

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity.texi to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world‑class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what’sesar next in defence — uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part_GENERAL of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: _CORE 28th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.