Deputy Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Deputy Commercial Manager in the UK Defence sector. This exciting role involves providing vital commercial and contracts advice within multi-disciplined teams, contributing to innovative solutions for naval architecture and marine engineering. You'll support complex tenders and contracts, ensuring effective management throughout the contract lifecycle. With a commitment to flexible working and a focus on collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of maritime services while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Support for Armed Forces community

Volunteering programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a commercial role with practical application.
• Accredited to IACCM Advanced Practitioner status or MCIPS qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual support for customer bidding and contracting.
• Manage contract lifecycle and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Contract Drafting

Education

IACCM Advanced Practitioner

MCIPS Qualification

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The Role

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Deputy Commercial Manager within the UK Defence arm of the business, where you will provide commercial and contracts advice and support within multi-disciplined Integrated Delivery Teams (IDT). This strategy will contribute to our Business Winning and should include all aspects of legal (T’s and C’s), pricing, Intellectual Property, and effective contractual management within the portfolio.

You will work within the Maritime and Land area, specifically for the Platform Design and Life Support IDT. This delivery team supports shaping the future of ships and submarines by delivering outstanding maritime services globally. The Platform Design and Life Support IDT is a centre of excellence for naval architecture, hydromechanics, structures & survivability, and maritime life support. Our goal is to support our customers with solutions to their Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Life Support, and Software needs by maximizing our core work and diversifying into adjacent commercial streams.

Day to day, you will:

1. Contribute to commercial and contractual support, including customer bidding, contracting, advising on export and import control, risk management, change control, contract and document drafting, and issue resolution.
2. Demonstrate commercial acumen on tenders and contracts, typically non-standard, of medium to high complexity, supporting senior commercial staff on major projects or new business campaigns.
3. Be part of a dynamic commercial and contracts management team, reporting to an experienced Commercial lead, where your work will generate innovative commercial solutions.
4. Support contract management activities across all phases of the contract lifecycle, managing relevant post-contract processes to ensure customer satisfaction.

This role is full-time, 37 hours a week, based at our Haslar site, with 2-3 days per week on an adaptive working basis.

Experience of the Deputy Commercial Manager:

• Commercial Management experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• An accountable self-starter
• A motivated learner
• Active Security Clearance

Qualifications of the Deputy Commercial Manager:

• Accredited to IACCM (WCC) Advanced Practitioner status or higher, or MCIPS qualified, with around 5 years of practical experience in a commercial role.

Our Benefits

• Flexible, adaptive working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Holiday Trading, allowing employees to buy up to 5 additional days off
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering programs to support charities and local communities, including STEM ambassador days in schools and support for charities aiding the defense community

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets worldwide, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. Our success stems from our appetite for innovation and courage to tackle complex challenges.

Experience a unique working environment where diverse teams collaborate openly, sharing perspectives, blending disciplines, and linking technologies to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment. Visit our website to learn more about our workplace culture.