Butlin's
Bognor Regis, Sussex
Description About the Role he Senior Manager within Entertainments & Leisure will be accountable for the smooth planning and operational delivery of our entertainment and leisure proposition across our family breaks, big weekender breaks and resort-based events at our Bognor Regis Resort. From an entertainment perspective, this includes leading through all activity for the entertainment teams which covers Redcoats, performers, and our technical support teams. Managing the product delivery for activities, events, large scale production shows, Intellectual Property (IP) content, varied visiting artistes and seasonal product. On the leisure side of the department this includes overseeing all of our swimming pool, fairground and indoor soft-play proposition for these energetic, guest-favourite areas too. Our teams pride themselves on bringing our culture alive every day to give our guests the best experience during their holiday. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead the team to deliver a memorable experience to our guests, focusing on fantastic guest experience, high service standards and delivery of budget. This will involve both setting and rolling our strategy for the Entertainment & Leisure team, as well as getting stuck in to support the teams operationally where needed. It's a non-negotiable to us that the health and safety operation and compliance to all relevant legislation is of importance in this role too. Creating an environment that allows your team to perform at their best and deliver an amazing experience will be high on your priorities, as well as constantly being on the lookout for opportunities too. About You We are looking for someone who lives and breathes guest experience. You should have strong experience in a similar role within an Entertainment or Leisure Environment We are looking for someone who lives and breathes guest experience. You should have strong experience in a similar role within an Entertainment or Leisure environment. You should have excellent experience in event management along with experience in working with and building relationships with external industry experts and suppliers. Having working knowledge of health and safety procedures, processes, relevant regulations and legislation is desirable too. Strong experience of being guest and customer facing is essential, as well as dealing with a range of queries and sometimes complaints directly. You should hold an analytical mind with the ability to forecast and manage costs is extremely important for this role. You will always have the financials in mind but will balance this with keeping our guest experience at the heart of your decisions. You will need to be able to set strategic direction for your team whilst also being happy to be involved in the day-to-day operations, working closely alongside your teams to manage any challenges that arise. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident engaging with teams at all levels. You should also have a curious mindset and not be afraid to challenge the status quo. Interested? If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, click the apply now button and we will ask you to submit your CV as well as a few words about why you would like to work for Butlin's, what about this role excites you and what you would bring to the role if successful. Should you have any questions or require any adjustments for this process, please email . About Butlin's At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we've been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture! We're all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other - this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin's!
Description About the Role he Senior Manager within Entertainments & Leisure will be accountable for the smooth planning and operational delivery of our entertainment and leisure proposition across our family breaks, big weekender breaks and resort-based events at our Bognor Regis Resort. From an entertainment perspective, this includes leading through all activity for the entertainment teams which covers Redcoats, performers, and our technical support teams. Managing the product delivery for activities, events, large scale production shows, Intellectual Property (IP) content, varied visiting artistes and seasonal product. On the leisure side of the department this includes overseeing all of our swimming pool, fairground and indoor soft-play proposition for these energetic, guest-favourite areas too. Our teams pride themselves on bringing our culture alive every day to give our guests the best experience during their holiday. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead the team to deliver a memorable experience to our guests, focusing on fantastic guest experience, high service standards and delivery of budget. This will involve both setting and rolling our strategy for the Entertainment & Leisure team, as well as getting stuck in to support the teams operationally where needed. It's a non-negotiable to us that the health and safety operation and compliance to all relevant legislation is of importance in this role too. Creating an environment that allows your team to perform at their best and deliver an amazing experience will be high on your priorities, as well as constantly being on the lookout for opportunities too. About You We are looking for someone who lives and breathes guest experience. You should have strong experience in a similar role within an Entertainment or Leisure Environment We are looking for someone who lives and breathes guest experience. You should have strong experience in a similar role within an Entertainment or Leisure environment. You should have excellent experience in event management along with experience in working with and building relationships with external industry experts and suppliers. Having working knowledge of health and safety procedures, processes, relevant regulations and legislation is desirable too. Strong experience of being guest and customer facing is essential, as well as dealing with a range of queries and sometimes complaints directly. You should hold an analytical mind with the ability to forecast and manage costs is extremely important for this role. You will always have the financials in mind but will balance this with keeping our guest experience at the heart of your decisions. You will need to be able to set strategic direction for your team whilst also being happy to be involved in the day-to-day operations, working closely alongside your teams to manage any challenges that arise. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident engaging with teams at all levels. You should also have a curious mindset and not be afraid to challenge the status quo. Interested? If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, click the apply now button and we will ask you to submit your CV as well as a few words about why you would like to work for Butlin's, what about this role excites you and what you would bring to the role if successful. Should you have any questions or require any adjustments for this process, please email . About Butlin's At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we've been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture! We're all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other - this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin's!
P&S Personnel Services Limited
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Commercial Contracts Manager to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. You can be based anywhere within the UK Role Summary: The Commercial Contracts Manager ensures the organisation s commercial and contractual frameworks in the defence industry are robust, compliant, and value driven. This role manages complex contracts with government agencies, defence primes, and international partners balancing profitability, risk, and strict regulatory requirements. Main Responsibilities: Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Management Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with government bodies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Structure terms in alignment with defence procurement frameworks, including MOD DEFCONs, FAR/DFARS (for U.S. projects), and ITAR/EAR regulations. Negotiate terms for development, manufacturing, support, and service contracts, ensuring commercial soundness while maintaining compliance. Manage flow-down clauses effectively across the supply chain to ensure consistency and risk control. Interpret and implement complex contract provisions around delivery milestones, pricing adjustments, intellectual property, and offset obligations. Risk & Compliance Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, export, and reputational risks associated with defence contracts. Ensure full adherence to national and international defence trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and other export control regimes. Monitor and enforce security classification handling, subcontractor compliance, and data protection requirements. Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for internal and external review (MOD, NATO, or internal audit). Contract Lifecycle Oversight Oversee contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout, including modifications, extensions, and renewals. Maintain accurate contract records, ensuring visibility on deliverables, billing milestones, and change control processes. Interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance to ensure operational alignment. Implement performance monitoring systems for contractual obligations and commercial KPIs. Commercial Strategy & Support Provide commercial input to bids and proposals, balancing competitiveness with risk exposure. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Programme Management to shape commercially viable offers. Evaluate pricing models, cost-plus structures, fixed-price, and incentive-based contracts. Advise senior leadership on contractual implications of program or policy changes. Support supplier and customer negotiations to resolve disputes, variations, or claims. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Serve as the trusted commercial advisor to programme and business leaders. Represent the company in commercial discussions with defence clients, subcontractors, and government auditors. Train internal stakeholders on defence contracting principles, ethics, and compliance protocols. Foster a culture of commercial discipline, transparency, and accountability. Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in law, Business, or Engineering (LLB, MBA, or CIPS certification advantageous). 7 10 years experience in commercial or contract management within the defence, aerospace, or security sectors. Deep understanding of defence contracting standards (e.g., DEFCON, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR). Proven experience managing government and international defence contracts. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent knowledge of export control, offset, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency with contract management systems (SAP, Ivalua, or equivalent) and solid financial literacy. The ideal candidate blends commercial pragmatism, legal discipline, and defence-sector awareness to drive success in a highly scrutinized environment. If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Commercial Contracts Manager to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. You can be based anywhere within the UK Role Summary: The Commercial Contracts Manager ensures the organisation s commercial and contractual frameworks in the defence industry are robust, compliant, and value driven. This role manages complex contracts with government agencies, defence primes, and international partners balancing profitability, risk, and strict regulatory requirements. Main Responsibilities: Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Management Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with government bodies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Structure terms in alignment with defence procurement frameworks, including MOD DEFCONs, FAR/DFARS (for U.S. projects), and ITAR/EAR regulations. Negotiate terms for development, manufacturing, support, and service contracts, ensuring commercial soundness while maintaining compliance. Manage flow-down clauses effectively across the supply chain to ensure consistency and risk control. Interpret and implement complex contract provisions around delivery milestones, pricing adjustments, intellectual property, and offset obligations. Risk & Compliance Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, export, and reputational risks associated with defence contracts. Ensure full adherence to national and international defence trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and other export control regimes. Monitor and enforce security classification handling, subcontractor compliance, and data protection requirements. Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for internal and external review (MOD, NATO, or internal audit). Contract Lifecycle Oversight Oversee contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout, including modifications, extensions, and renewals. Maintain accurate contract records, ensuring visibility on deliverables, billing milestones, and change control processes. Interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance to ensure operational alignment. Implement performance monitoring systems for contractual obligations and commercial KPIs. Commercial Strategy & Support Provide commercial input to bids and proposals, balancing competitiveness with risk exposure. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Programme Management to shape commercially viable offers. Evaluate pricing models, cost-plus structures, fixed-price, and incentive-based contracts. Advise senior leadership on contractual implications of program or policy changes. Support supplier and customer negotiations to resolve disputes, variations, or claims. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Serve as the trusted commercial advisor to programme and business leaders. Represent the company in commercial discussions with defence clients, subcontractors, and government auditors. Train internal stakeholders on defence contracting principles, ethics, and compliance protocols. Foster a culture of commercial discipline, transparency, and accountability. Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in law, Business, or Engineering (LLB, MBA, or CIPS certification advantageous). 7 10 years experience in commercial or contract management within the defence, aerospace, or security sectors. Deep understanding of defence contracting standards (e.g., DEFCON, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR). Proven experience managing government and international defence contracts. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent knowledge of export control, offset, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency with contract management systems (SAP, Ivalua, or equivalent) and solid financial literacy. The ideal candidate blends commercial pragmatism, legal discipline, and defence-sector awareness to drive success in a highly scrutinized environment. If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
