Commercial Manager

Bluestream People; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive commercial strategy and lead negotiations on innovative space projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in commercial roles, ideally with a background in aerospace or high-tech sectors. This role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in government and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial, contracts, or business development roles.
• Experience working with government and institutional clients (e.g. ESA, MOD, NASA).
• Knowledge of the space industry and UK/ESA government contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Shaping commercial strategies and advising key stakeholders.
• Leading contract negotiations and managing commercial agreements.
• Building relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Overseeing the commercial lifecycle of proposals and projects.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and risk assessments.
• Managing contractual records and correspondence.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Degree in business, management, or a related field

Job description

We're looking for a confident and experienced Commercial Manager to join our dynamic UK team.. In this key role, you'll drive commercial strategy and lead contractual negotiations across a range of innovative space projects, working with leading players in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Shaping commercial strategies and advising key stakeholders
• Leading contract negotiations and managing commercial agreements
• Building relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Overseeing the commercial lifecycle of proposals and projects
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and risk assessments
• Managing contractual records and correspondence

Experience

• Degree in business, management, or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in commercial, contracts, or business development roles
• Background in aerospace, defence, telecoms, or other high-tech sectors
• Experience working with government and institutional clients (e.g. ESA, MOD, NASA)
• Skilled negotiator with strong commercial awareness and communication abilities
• Knowledge of the space industry and UK/ESA government contract frameworks (e.g. DEFCONs, GCCs)

If you're pragmatic, analytical, and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, we want to hear from you.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment.