Defence Commercial Lead: Bids, Contracts & Risk

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays from home

Permanent role

Defence sector

Structured environment

UK/export contracts exposure

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Dorchester is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial input on high‑value bids, shaping the risk/reward balance from the outset. This role requires precision, structure and trusted attention to detail.

The position is permanent and office‑based with Fridays worked from home, offering genuine scope for career development within the defence sector and exposure to complex UK and export contracts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial management, ideally in defence or related high‑value contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; membership of a professional body is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse complex commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial input into bids and proposals to balance risk and reward.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and key partners.
• Provide contract management services ensuring performance aligns with requirements.
• Identify and report key obligations, liabilities and risks to the business.
• Apply company policies throughout bid, negotiation and contract lifecycle.
• Maintain contractual records and key decision documentation.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract law

Negotiation

Bid management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree

IACCM/WC&C (adv.)

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Agency in Dorchester is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial input on high‑value bids, shaping the risk/reward balance from the outset. This role requires precision, structure and trusted attention to detail.

The position is permanent and office‑based with Fridays worked from home, offering genuine scope for career development within the defence sector and exposure to complex UK and export contracts.