Launch Services Contracts Manager

Launch Services Contracts Manager

Space Technology | Onsite - Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland

£70,000 - £95,000 - negotiable

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation - Full visa sponsorship and a relocation package available for the right candidate

CleanTech Talent is supporting a world leading innovative space technology business in the search for a Launch Services Contracts Manager to take ownership of launch services sourcing and commercial strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to own a strategic, commercially complex category end-to-end at a critical growth phase, with real autonomy and real results.

You'll operate as a senior individual contributor, reporting to the Director. You'll combine strategic commodity management, sophisticated commercial negotiation, and close technical collaboration, in a role that is fully based on-site with the team.

This role will suit someone who is self-motivated and comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, high growth environment. Be a collaborative team player with solid interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships.

What You'll Own:

• Launch Services Strategy & Market Intelligence
• Vendor Sourcing, Qualification & Onboarding
• Commercial Frameworks & Negotiation
• Supplier Performance & SLA Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Key requirements:

• Procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or commercial contracting
• Direct experience of the launch market, OR a comparable senior commercial or procurement role within aerospace, defence, or space sectors
• Solid commercial and contractual background
• Demonstrable experience owning a strategic category or commodity end-to-end
• Analytical and strategic capability
• Negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills; confidence operating at senior levels with suppliers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Translate complex contractual and commercial issues into practical, well-evidenced business recommendations
• Experience working alongside engineering and programme teams on technically complex products and programmes

Particularly relevant:

• Familiarity with launch services agreements, rideshare and aggregator models, and launch integration processes.
• Working knowledge of export control regimes (ITAR, EAR, UK/EU dual-use) and trade compliance in a space or defence context.
• Experience with launch insurance, liability allocation and cross-waiver arrangements.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation - Salary £70,000 - £95,000 (negotiable based on experience and background - Comprehensive benefits package
• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation - Full visa sponsorship and a relocation package available for the right candidate, making this an accessible move for international talent
• Space Industry Perks - Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) – sponsor and name an actual satellite mission you help launch - Launch attendance – experience a real satellite launch in action - Generous time off policy and work-life balance - Education and professional development support
• Glasgow - One of Europe's leading small satellite manufacturing hubs, with strong links to the UK Space Agency, ESA programmes and the wider UK space and defence sector - Dynamic, collaborative, on-site team environment
• Growth Opportunity - Join a world-leading space technology company at a critical growth phase - Real autonomy and accountability as an individual contributor - Strategic role with impact on company growth and competitiveness

APPLY VIA CLEANTECH TALENT

This role is being managed exclusively by CleanTech Talent on behalf of our client. If you have the background and ambition to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn or reach out to the CleanTech Talent team with your CV and a brief note on your interest and relevant experience. All applications are handled in strict confidence.