Overview

BT Group | Bristol or London, United Kingdom (contractual base). Location details: flexible base depending on role requirements. Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025. Enhanced Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) level security clearance required; residency in the UK for a minimum of 10 years is part of the requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring the Defence contract management and Contract Management Office (CMO) teams to deliver operational excellence and strategic outcomes.
• Building and nurturing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, sector MDs, and Defence partners.
• Providing commercial and strategic leadership across BT’s Defence portfolio virtual teams and influencing decisions at the highest levels.
• Driving cost transformation and margin optimisation initiatives to ensure long-term contract sustainability, delivering value for money for customers.
• Overseeing the in-life performance of 100+ third-party suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment with BT’s values and customer commitments.
• Leading change control and contract evolution, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Championing contract governance (CGRs), risk management/mitigation and obligations, and financial performance across the contract lifecycle, including debt and P&L management.

The Skills You’ll Need

• Contract Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• P&L
• Stakeholder Management

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management with a strong grasp of industry best practices.
• A track record of managing senior stakeholders in Defence or Government sectors, with the credibility to influence at the highest levels.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams—creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.
• Strategic thinking and transformation leadership, with a history of delivering impactful change programmes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) enhanced security clearance.

What’s In It For You

• 15% on target bonus
• Private health care
• Car allowance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Equal family leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 26 weeks statutory rate
• Enhanced women’s health support
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Flexible working

BT has moved to a hybrid working model - you can work from home 2 days per week. This means you’ll be at your contractual location 3 days a week.

About Us

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses and government. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact.

A Few Points to Note

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re job-sharing, working reduced hours, or require flexible working arrangements, please still get in touch. We will offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required. If you don’t meet every single requirement, you’re encouraged to apply anyway as BT seeks a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce.

Additional job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Telecommunications

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