Commercial Manager, Defence & Aerospace Tenders

QinetiQ Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Bristol is seeking a Deputy Commercial Manager to manage tenders and contracts of non-standard, low to medium complexity, and to support senior commercial staff on major projects and new business campaigns. The role requires a proactive self-starter with strong professional ethics and the ability to navigate a highly regulated defence sector.

You will be based at our Bristol facility, working 37 hours per week, onsite three days a week with travel to Boscombe Down, Farnborough

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a commercial setting within regulated defence or aerospace.
• Degree or comparable work experience; professional accreditation such as IACCM (WCC) or CIPS/MCIPS preferred.
• Eligible for SC clearance; willing to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Tenders and contracts support for non-standard, low to medium complexity.
• Assists senior commercial staff on major projects or campaigns.
• Develops and sustains customer relationship plans to drive profitable, repeat business.
• Drafts and negotiates agreements pre- and post-award.

Skills

Personal Competence

Business Competence

Innovation Competence

Drafting & Practice Competence

Education

Degree educated or comparable work experience

IACCM (WCC) member status or higher

CIPS or MCIPS qualified

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Bristol is seeking a Deputy Commercial Manager to manage tenders and contracts of non-standard, low to medium complexity, and to support senior commercial staff on major projects and new business campaigns. The role requires a proactive self-starter with strong professional ethics and the ability to navigate a highly regulated defence sector.

You will be based at our Bristol facility, working 37 hours per week, onsite three days a week with travel to Boscombe Down, Farnborough