Head of Contracts

Head of Contracts

Programme: LCST

Location: Bristol, occasional travel to customer and Leidos sites may be required

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We are seeking a Head of Contracts for Leidos Europe Ltd. You will assist and reports directly to the Contracts and supply chain Director.

This role is a senior leadership position both within the Commercial function and within the LCST programme with line management responsibilities of approx. 5 direct reports.

• Manages a team of ~5 individuals with everyday management responsibilities, tasking, coaching and workload management.
• Part of the programme leadership team, with regular interaction, reporting and dialogue with senior executive management across the programme and the wider UK business.
• Regular briefing to executive management
• Part of the contracts and supply chain leadership team, setting example, looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the function
• Provides commercial, contractual and technical interpretation on contract terms and conditions both customer and supplier facing.
• Leads contractual interactions with the Customer and where escalation is required, with the supply chain
• Leads and supports others with the identification and preparation of contract change proposals
• Review, scrutinize, and develop operational process flows
• Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of the contract are clear to all parties
• Ensure that all stakeholders, such as administration, operations, and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain robust working relationships with the customer, Key Suppliers and the commercial team
• Prepare responses to queries by undertaking customs, excise, or export controls technical research
• Broad understanding of, and experience in implementing UK export controls (Military and Dual Use) trade procedures and documentation
• Must be a working manager, taking an active role in the performance of the contract and proactively working to identify risks, issues and opportunities and develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risks, resolve the issues and capitalize on the opportunities, and will be willing to cross functional lines to provide support to the programme leadership team when and where needed
• Support role in regular, intensive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual technical and financial governance meetings in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively, both internally, with technical staff, peers, and management as well as externally, with customers, regulators and others
• Strong comprehension of programme technical performance metrics and financial status
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Liaison with other Leidos operating units and corporate departments where applicable

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Extensive experience including experience managing large programmes/contracts employing complex business models
• Team lead and/or management experience

• Master’s degree in business or a related field
• Experience managing and negotiating contracts with UK Government or Ministry of Defence

• Pre‑screening required to start: BPSS

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

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