Compliance and Contracts Manager at ADS Group Ltd, Camberley – UK-Based Applicants Only

The ADS Group Ltd is seeking a Compliance and Contracts Manager in Mytchett, Camberley. This full-time role is ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, as sponsorship is not advertised and foreign applicants may need to confirm eligibility directly with the employer. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,147.31, providing a significant opportunity for professionals in the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors.

Job Description

As a Compliance and Contracts Manager at ADS Group, you will join the Legal team to bolster effective governance, compliance, and commercial risk management across the organisation. This role is pivotal in supporting the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors, which represents over 2,000 businesses nationwide.

You will report directly to the Group Legal, playing a key part in ensuring the Group's operations align with legal and regulatory requirements. This involves managing various contracts, ensuring their adherence to company policies, and mitigating potential risks associated with commercial agreements and partnerships as the Group continues to expand its activities and services.

Requirements

• Proven experience in compliance management and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to commercial operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within a corporate environment.
• Must possess existing right-to-work in the UK; this role is primarily for UK-based applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £47,147.31.
• Opportunity to work within the vital UK aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors.
• Key role in supporting effective governance and compliance for a leading trade association.
• Professional development and growth within the Legal team.
• Contribution to a dynamic and expanding organisation representing over 2,000 businesses.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting a Compliance and Contracts Manager role in the UK, it’s crucial to tailor your application to highlight your expertise in regulatory adherence and contract lifecycle management. Focus on presenting your experience in a way that resonates with UK legal and business standards, even if your previous experience was in a different jurisdiction. Emphasise any transferable skills in risk assessment, commercial law, or regulatory compliance that align with the UK’s robust legal framework. Ensure your CV is polished, in a UK-friendly format, and your LinkedIn profile reflects your professional capabilities and aspirations in the UK market. A compelling cover letter should articulate your understanding of the UK’s business environment and your commitment to high compliance standards.

For this Customer Service category role (even though it's Compliance, the underlying principles of managing stakeholder relationships apply), focus on demonstrating your ability to navigate complex client or partner agreements, ensuring satisfaction while upholding legal integrity. Highlight any experience with client contracts, service level agreements, or regulatory interactions that directly impacted customer or partner relationships. Strong communication and negotiation skills are paramount.

• Ensure your CV highlights specific achievements in compliance and contract management, quantified where possible.
• Tailor your cover letter to demonstrate your understanding of UK compliance standards and the sectors ADS Group operates in.
• Prepare for interviews by researching UK commercial law and regulatory bodies relevant to aerospace, defence, security, and space.
• Network on LinkedIn with professionals in similar roles within the UK to gain insights.
• If you are a foreign applicant, clearly state your current visa status and right-to-work in your application, or your plan to obtain it if applicable.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is not explicitly advertised for this Compliance and Contracts Manager position. The role primarily seeks UK-based applicants who already possess the right-to-work in the UK. Foreign applicants are encouraged to confirm their eligibility directly with ADS Group Ltd before applying, especially if they do not currently hold an appropriate UK visa.