Join Slingsby Advanced Composites, a pioneering company located in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, renowned for engineering intricate composite structures essential for vessels, submarines, and aircraft manufacturing. Our cutting-edge technologies set us apart, enabling us to deliver bespoke designs and low-volume productions within our niche sector.

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive individual to play a pivotal role in overseeing the full lifecycle of our contracts. You will be instrumental in securing new business, facilitating contract drafting and negotiations, managing contract changes, and maintaining contract compliance to enhance client relationships and optimize performance. Additionally, you will ensure that customer contractual requirements are effectively passed down to our supply chain, working closely with our procurement team.

Your responsibilities will encompass maintaining internal governance related to bidding and contract acceptance processes, including adherence to export regulations such as EAR/ITAR.

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as the primary contact for customers regarding all contractual and commercial inquiries.

• Establishing processes for governance concerning bidding and contract acceptance.

• Leading the business efforts in maintaining compliance with export controls and regulations.

• Implementing and overseeing the flow-down of contractual obligations to our supply chain, in collaboration with procurement teams.

• Fostering best practices and encouraging self-assessment within commercial work quality.

• Minimizing business risks while enhancing profit opportunities through strategic contract management.

• Providing expert guidance on diverse commercial issues and support for contract-related matters.

• Staying current in your field and mentoring colleagues to elevate team competencies.

• Ensuring effective transition of commercial responsibilities as new business enters the performance phase.

• Gathering and analyzing commercial data for bids and projects as necessary.

• Maintaining close collaboration with procurement staff to align efforts.

Experience Required:

• A proven track record in a commercial role involving complex contracts across both civil and defense sectors.

• Deep understanding of pricing strategies, terms, conditions, and contractual documents.

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and team members alike.

• Familiarity with defense and aerospace contracts, particularly Def-Cons.

• Experience engaging with an international client base is preferable.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Law or a related field is preferred.

• Membership in a recognized professional organization is desirable.

• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

• A results-driven attitude with a commitment to accountability and effective communication.

• Collaborative mindset recognizing the value of teamwork.

• Proficient knowledge of pricing and business documentation.

• Extensive experience in managing complex commercial contracting and negotiations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with strong analytical abilities.

• Expertise in generating contracts and supporting procurement with contractual insights.

This part-time position offers a flexible, remote working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Marshall Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workspace. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more details on our commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace, click here.

About Us

As an independent and family-owned business, Marshall Group is dedicated to progressing our customers’ objectives. With a rich legacy since 1909, we take pride in supporting global armed forces, enhancing the UK distribution sector, fostering sustainable communities, and nurturing the next generation of industry talent. Based in Cambridge, we currently employ around 2,000 individuals across the UK, Northern Europe, North America, and the UAE.