Senior Commercial Manager

A leading defence technology business requires a Senior Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise gained within a defence technology setting, and knowledge of MOD contracting.. Strong hybrid working arrangements available. A site presence in Leicester required 1-2 times per week. Applicants need to be eligble for DV level security clearance.

This is an exciting full lifecycle commercial contracts role from supporting new bids/business activity, negotiation, contract management, change and close-out/disputes.

Specific duties of the Senior Commercial Manager include:

• Liaison with bid and programme management function
• Deliver innovative and commercial strategies and solutions to support bids and working winning activities
• Serve as point of contact for the customer and foster strong relationships
• Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities
• Contract negotiations
• Change and post-signature activities
• Improve contract management process and governance

Senior Commercial Manager should meet the following criteria:

• Commercial contract management experience, ideally within defence, space or technology
• An expert across the entire commercial contract lifecycle; bids/proposals/tenders, negotiation, change etc.
• Experience of both MOD and export bids
• Leadership qualities and gravitas
• Ability to provide commercial contractual support and governance to business and commercial teams
• Ability to obtain DV level of security clearance
• Comfortable with hybrid working - 1-2 times per week in Leicester