Commercial Manager

Copello Global Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the defence and technology sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee multi-million-pound contracts. This role involves managing compliance and commercial performance from bid to delivery, while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contracts, pricing, and negotiation within the defence or tech industries.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts in defence, engineering, or tech environment.
• Solid understanding of pricing, risk, and negotiation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main commercial contact on large-scale projects.
• Leading on contract terms, pricing structures, and risk reviews.
• Driving improvements in processes and supporting strategic commercial planning.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Background in Law

Background in Business

Background in Commercial Management

Job description

Job Title - Commercial Manager
Location - Cheltenham (hybrid working, 3 days per week)
Salary - DoE
Security Clearance -UK Citizenship & SC Clearance Required

Copello have partnered with aleading player in the defence and technology space, who are on the lookout for aCommercial Managerto take ownership of multi-million-pound contracts supporting national programmes across areas like cybersecurity, aerospace, and maritime systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the main commercial contact on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance and commercial performance from bid through to delivery
• Leading on contract terms, pricing structures, and risk reviews
• Working cross-functionally with programme, finance, legal, and supply chain teams
• Supporting proposal development and high-value negotiations
• Driving improvements in processes and supporting strategic commercial planning

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience managing contracts in a defence, engineering, or tech environment
• Solid understanding of pricing, risk, and negotiation best practices
• Confident communicator with experience building strong stakeholder relationships
• A background in law, business, or commercial management is ideal


To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]