Contracts Acquisition Specialist (Edgewing) at BAE Systems

Frimley, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

53211.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Leadership, Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration, Contract Types, Commercial Legal Issues, Contracting Principles, Terms and Conditions, Drafting, Sub-Contract Considerations, Funding, Payment Plans, Risk Management, Mentoring, Adaptability

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job title: Contracts Acquisition 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. Salary: £53211 + dependent on experience What you’ll be doing: Delivering projects and bid activities for the function, collaborating across the broader organisation, drafting and negotiating complex proposals, terms & conditions, agreements, and changes Interpreting and communicating customer requirements, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, devising appropriate mitigations including seeking, presenting and obtaining relevant approvals Supporting the business to adhere to required governance and deliver upon its contractual and financial commitments Understanding and ensuring compliance to contracting regulations Managing, developing and mentoring junior members of the team Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of leading proposals and negotiation and applying appropriate corporate governance throughout Experience of working closely and collaboratively with adjacent functions, eg Finance, Legal, Group Tax, Business Development, Project Management, and Engineering Experience/awareness of various contract types Good understanding of commercial legal issues, contracting principles, terms and conditions, drafting, sub-contract considerations, funding and payment plans Key strengths in stakeholder management, collaboration and adaptability Desirable: Understanding and experience of dealing within various contracting regulations Degree level qualification in a law or business-related subject, or equivalent commercial experience Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Edgewing Commercial Team By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity 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’s 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 of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and 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: 20th November 2025 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. #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Deliver projects and bid activities, collaborating across the organization while drafting and negotiating complex proposals and agreements. Support the business in adhering to governance and contractual commitments while managing and mentoring junior team members.