Own and improve the end-to-end contracting process across UK, US, and NATO markets
Support a range of agreements including customer contracts, government/defence contracts, IP licensing, NDAs, and supplier terms
Identify, track, and manage contractual risks and obligations
Support compliance with MOD, FAR/DFARS, and customer-specific requirements
Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and relevant US privacy requirements
Manage UK and US export control requirements including ITAR/EAR licensing, classification and sanctions screening
Maintain and evolve compliance with relevant cyber standards supported by our IT team (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials/Plus, CMMC, NIST 800-171)
Oversee the processes to maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks
Develop and deliver training to embed compliance across the organisation
Support incident management, internal audits, and corrective actions

5+ years experience in compliance, contracting, or related roles with hands-on responsibility
Experience working with compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO standards, audit processes, certification maintenance)
Exposure to defence, government, or other regulated environments (e.g. UK MOD, DoW, or similar)
Experience managing contracts across UK and/or US jurisdictions
Ability to both design processes and execute them directly
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Legal, procurement, or compliance qualification (e.g. law degree, CIPS, WorldCC), or equivalent practical experience

Contracts & Compliance Manager

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