Defence Commercial Manager: Strategic Contracts & Bids

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee complex defence and secure communications projects in Portsmouth. This role involves negotiating contract arrangements, managing risks, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidates must have a proven background in commercial management, experience in customer-facing roles, and the ability to secure SC clearance. This position offers an influential opportunity within a professional environment supporting national defence programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven background in commercial or contract management roles.
• Strong negotiation and change management capability.
• Ability to obtain and hold SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to bids and contract management.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to programme teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Commercial creativity

Job description

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee complex defence and secure communications projects in Portsmouth. This role involves negotiating contract arrangements, managing risks, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidates must have a proven background in commercial management, experience in customer-facing roles, and the ability to secure SC clearance. This position offers an influential opportunity within a professional environment supporting national defence programmes.