Commercial Manager

Our client works within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure and Aerospace and are looking for a Commercial Manager to provide advice on and analysis of commercial risks in the business, commercial sales and procurement guidance.

The role is varied and includes managing a small team, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of contract paperwork and leading commercial governance process for bids. You will also need to have some experience in leading teams as this will be a proportion of your role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a varied role, working for a company who really cares about their staff and works on incredibly exciting projects, as well as being able to contribute to the commercial strategy!

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week.

• Support the team with a wide range of commercial tasks within the Defence division.
• Lead and manage a small team of Commercial Officers and Managers, providing formal and informal support and development to team members.
• Contribute to the commercial strategy and hit the ground running influencing the success of the team.
• Review, negotiate and draft a range of agreements including prime and subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements and back-to-back subcontracts.
• Lead the commercial governance process for bids and tenders.
• Analyse and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Review and approve proposals, prime and sub-contracts.
• Work with internal resources to develop their understanding of commercial agreements.
• Provide commercial support to bid teams, including supporting the development of bids and tenders.
• Work with stakeholders to identify commercial risks, mitigation and management.
• Provide commercial support throughout contract delivery.

• A minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience supporting either consulting/service contracts within Defence, Aerospace or Government.
• Experience negotiating sales/bid commercial contracts.
• A Law Degree would be ideal, otherwise a strong legal understanding is required.
• Detail focused with a passion for contracts and the ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording.
• Experience of negotiating complex contracts such as NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, sub and prime contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to prioritise deadlines efficiently.
• Some leadership experience or a real interest in leadership.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
• Option to buy & sell holiday.
• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.
• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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