Assistant Commercial Manager

QinetiQ Security & Defense Contractors; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support strategic business growth in the UK and internationally. The role involves managing multiple bids and contracts, drafting agreements, and influencing contract strategy through data analysis. Significant experience in contract management and pre-contract work is essential, along with a relevant university degree or equivalent experience. A hybrid working pattern is available, with travel expected to various sites.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Commercial Manager.
• Strong understanding of contract management.
• Strong background in pre-contract work.
• Experience leading negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of multiple bids and contracts simultaneously.
• Draft business-to-business agreements and advise on applicability.
• Develop interaction with stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Support strategic deals beyond initial engagement.
• Use data to analyse trends influencing contract strategy.
• Support negotiation strategy capable of influencing programme level.

Skills

Building Construction

Logistics & Procurement

Account Management

Communication

Client Services

Education

University degree or comparable previous work experience

Job description

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Commercial Manager at our either Farnborough or Portsmouth site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As an Assistant Commercial Manager you will be a strategic thinker supporting the overall business objectives for growth and innovation in the UK and internationally demonstrating an awareness and forethought beyond the task at hand.

Day-to-day youllprovide commercial support across multi-disciplined Capture and Delivery Teams as required in accordance with the established commercial strategy. This strategy will contribute to our Business Winning and should include all aspects of legal (Ts and Cs) pricing Intellectual Property as appropriate to the grade in addition to contributing to effective and efficient contractual management of contracts within the portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To manage a portfolio of multiple bids and or contracts at the same time
• To draft (creation or amendments) of business-to-business agreements and able to advise when each may be applicable
• To be able to develop further interaction with stakeholders / other functions to achieve business objectives
• To support strategic deals that endure past the first engagement
• To use data to analyse trends and influence decision making on contract strategy
• To support negotiation strategy and planning capable of influencing up to programme level

Essential experience of the Commercial Manager:

• Significant experience working as a Commercial Manager
• A strong understanding of contract management
• A strong background in pre-contract work
• Experience leading negotiations

Essential qualifications for the Assistant Commercial Manager:

• University degree or comparable previous work experience

We value difference and we dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at either our Farnborough or Boscombe Down site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility with high-energy laser technologies our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers IT & Cyber Specialists Project Managers Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UKs aviation defence contributing to the development testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills
Building Construction,Logistics & Procurement,Account Management,Communication,Client Services,Jboss

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1