Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing defence start-up as a Commercial Manager, where you'll support bidding and managing MoD contracts. This pivotal role involves driving business growth, ensuring compliance, and developing commercial strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/contracts roles within defence or public sector procurement.
• Understanding of MoD procurement and UK defence contracting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage bid processes for MoD contracts.
• Assist with contract negotiation and management.
• Advise on commercial risks and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Risk Assessment

Adaptability

Job description

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Are you looking to make a real impact in a growing defence business?

Our client is building out their Commercial team and is seeking a Commercial Manager to support their Head of Commercial in bidding for and managing MoD contracts. This role will be based in a newly created division in the UK.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in bidding, contracts, and commercial strategy, helping to secure and manage MoD contracts across various defence categories. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will help drive the business forward, ensuring compliance, risk management, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and manage bid processes for MoD contracts, ensuring competitive and compliant proposals
• Assist with contract negotiation, review, and management, ensuring commercial best practices
• Advise on commercial risks, compliance, and industry regulations
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth contract execution and business growth
• Support the development of commercial strategies to help scale the business

What We’re Looking For:

• ? Experience in commercial/contracts roles within the defence or public sector procurement space
• ? Understanding of MoD procurement and UK defence contracting frameworks
• ? Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess risks and opportunities
• ? Proactive and adaptable mindset, thriving in a start-up environment
• ? Ambition to develop and grow within a fast-paced, high-growth business

Why Join?

Be part of an exciting, high-growth defence start-up at a pivotal stage.

Opportunity to grow and shape the commercial function.