Commercial Manager

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence & National Security sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and negotiations for high-value agreements. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a flexible benefits package, promoting a collaborative culture and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Performance Incentive Scheme

Career Development

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven commercial management experience in a Defence or technical environment.
• Experience handling complex proposals and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across major Defence & National Security contracts.
• Negotiate terms, scope, and pricing in collaboration with legal, finance, and supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Business

Job description

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Recruiting all day, everyday at Talent Drive Hiring top talent within Procurement for our amazing clients

We're Hiring: Commercial Manager | £55,000–£65,000 | UK Citizenship & SC Clearance Required | Hybrid Working | Defence & National Security Sector

Are you a commercially astute professional with a background in Defence, IT, or Engineering contracts? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering mission-critical programmes in Defence & National Security, as well as cutting-edge work across Cyber, Maritime, and Aerospace.

Location: UK-based (Hybrid x2/3 days onsite, rest remote) - compressed week with every other Friday off option available!

Security Clearance: UK SC

Your Role:

As a Commercial Manager, you'll oversee contract and commercial management of multi-million-pound agreements, acting as the go-to expert for key stakeholders. You'll also contribute to major proposals and negotiations across high-value, complex contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial activities across major Defence & National Security contracts
• Negotiate terms, scope, and pricing in collaboration with legal, finance, and supply chain
• Guide teams through changes in contract scope or terms
• Contribute to strategic proposals and commercial governance

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Law, Business, or similar
• Proven commercial management experience in a Defence or technical environment
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience handling complex proposals and governance processes

Why Join?

Hybrid & Flexible Working – Balance your career with life

Flexible Benefits Package – Tailor your cover: health, critical illness, dental, life & more

Performance Incentive Scheme – Be rewarded for exceptional delivery

Career Development – Ongoing learning, growth, and promotion opportunities

Collaborative Culture – Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges

You'll join a respected commercial team at the heart of a business shaping national capability and innovation partnering with programme, legal, and supply chain teams to drive value.

Interested in learning more? Apply now or drop me a message for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Government Relations Services

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