ADS Group
Compliance and Contracts Manager
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ADS Group Compliance and Contracts Manager
ADS Group is the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, representing more than 2,000 businesses of all sizes across the country. As we continue to grow our activities, partnerships and services, we are looking for a Compliance and Contracts Manager to join our Legal team and play a key role in supporting effective governance, compliance and commercial risk management across the Group.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Group Legal Director, this is a varied and highly visible role that sits at the heart of the organisation. You will support the development and embedding of our compliance framework, helping to ensure that regulatory, legal and contractual obligations are effectively managed across ADS and its subsidiary companies. The role will involve working closely with stakeholders at all levels of the business to provide assurance, maintain compliance oversight and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and embedding of our compliance framework
- Ensure regulatory, legal and contractual obligations are effectively managed across ADS and its subsidiary companies
- Provide hands-on support with the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts
- Maintain contract governance processes
- Manage compliance and assurance activities
- Support GDPR and data protection compliance
- Contribute to internal and external audits
- Assist with reporting to senior leadership teams and governance committees
Skills and Experience Required
- Experience working in compliance, governance, legal operations, contracts management or a related discipline
- Experience supporting or maintaining compliance frameworks
- Experience drafting, reviewing or managing commercial contracts
- Confidence in balancing risk with practical business outcomes
- Good understanding of UK GDPR and wider compliance obligations
- Ability to communicate complex requirements in a clear and pragmatic way
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Personal Attributes
- Highly organised, detail-focused and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the organisation
- Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Permanent, full-time role
- Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, with occasional travel to the London office
- Department: Legal
- Position: Compliance and Contracts Manager
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
- Country: United Kingdom
Job Description
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