Commercial Manager

Arguile Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee high-value defence contracts. You will manage the entire contract lifecycle, from bidding to post-signature management, ensuring compliance and commercial success. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of defence contracts, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment. Join a leading organization in the defence sector and contribute to impactful projects while collaborating with diverse teams to drive business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial/contracts management roles.
• Strong understanding of defence contracts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value technology-based defence contracts.
• Oversee the bid process and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Defence Contracts Knowledge

Job description

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Hybrid working - 2/3 days in office in South-Manchester or customer sites.

Are you a commercially astute professional with experience in customer facing defence contracts? We are recruiting for a leading organisation delivering advanced defence solutions.

The Role:

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in managing high-value technology-based defence contracts, from bidding and pre-signature negotiations to post-signature contract management. You will be responsible for ensuring commercial success, risk mitigation, and compliance within a highly regulated and strategic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring competitive and compliant proposals.

• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts with key clients, suppliers, and government entities.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and security frameworks.

• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.

• Provide commercial guidance to internal teams and senior stakeholders.

• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to drive business objectives.

About You:

• Proven experience in a commercial/contracts management role.

• Strong understanding of defence contracts, including MOD and international agreements.

• Experience managing bids, pre-signature negotiations, and post-contract delivery.

• Excellent negotiation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work in a high-security, fast-paced environment.

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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