Commercial Manager

Gold Group Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager in Bristol to manage defence contracts and engage with key stakeholders. This role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in the defence industry. The successful candidate will have UK Citizenship and a proactive approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact critical UK defence programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager within the defence industry.
• High attention to detail and proactive approach.
• UK Citizenship required for Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and interpret complex defence contracts.
• Lead commercial change management and negotiations.
• Provide contractual advice to internal teams.
• Build relationships with the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract compliance

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

KPI monitoring

Customer relationship management

Job description

Location: Bristol (with some travel to Wiltshire on expenses)
Contract: 6-month assignment, 37.5hrs per week
Rate: £65 - £70 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance Required: BPSS (with eligibility for UK Security Clearance)

About the Role

The Commercial Manager will act as the commercial focal point for contract management, execution, and customer engagement. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously, and is confident presenting reports and commercial insights to both internal stakeholders and external customers. You\'ll be based primarily in Bristol, with regular travel to a military base in Wiltshire, working on-site three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and interpret complex defence contracts, ensuring compliance and effective execution.
• Lead commercial change management, including additional tasking and change proposals.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance to internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the UK Ministry of Defence and other key partners.
• Lead negotiations and present complex change requests and proposals.
• Manage contract performance, including KPI monitoring, incentive reporting, and liability reporting.
• Ensure governance and risk mitigation through robust commercial processes.
• Partner with finance, programme, and technical teams to balance business performance with customer needs.
• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager within the defence industry.
• Strong ability to work independently, prioritising a diverse and demanding workload.
• Skilled at preparing and presenting reports to both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of UK MoD contracting processes and regulations.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive commercial professional with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide first-time quality responses in a dynamic environment.
• UK Citizenship (required for Security Clearance eligibility).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager with defence industry experience to make a real impact on critical UK defence programmes.

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