Defence Commercial Lead – Fixed-Term, Hybrid

Capita; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to manage and oversee complex contracts within the Defence sector. The role involves building robust relationships with clients and suppliers while ensuring efficient contract management practices are followed. Responsibilities include providing commercial support, optimizing performance, and managing contract changes to ensure compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work in a hybrid model from Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

Benefits

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Company matched pension

15 weeks' fully paid maternity leave

Access to Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in managing highly complex and strategic contracts.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and contract pricing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage everyday contract activities and commercial tools.
• Develop operationally aligned commercial plans.
• Handle commercial support to the workstream.

Skills

Commercial management

Client relationship management

Contract law knowledge

Financial modelling

Negotiation skills

Tools

Commercial registers

Obligation trackers

Job description

A leading consulting firm seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to manage and oversee complex contracts within the Defence sector. The role involves building robust relationships with clients and suppliers while ensuring efficient contract management practices are followed. Responsibilities include providing commercial support, optimizing performance, and managing contract changes to ensure compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work in a hybrid model from Portsmouth, United Kingdom.