Head of Commercial, Defence & Complex Programs

Babcock; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Be Kind Day

Flexible working

Holiday trading

Reservists leave

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Head of Commercial to provide strategic commercial leadership across bids, contracts, negotiations and customer relationships within our Land & Mission Systems sector. You will shape commercial strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver commercially successful outcomes across a complex portfolio.

The role balances customer needs with business objectives, identifying growth opportunities, managing risk, and ensuring compliant contract delivery

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading commercial strategy across complex programmes and bids.
• Strong governance and risk management throughout contract lifecycles.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across bids, negotiations and live contracts.
• Manage pre- and post-contract activities, including tender responses and negotiations.
• Provide commercial governance and leadership for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and project teams to develop sound commercial solutions.
• Drive business growth, continuous improvement and portfolio performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Growth initiatives

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Head of Commercial to provide strategic commercial leadership across bids, contracts, negotiations and customer relationships within our Land & Mission Systems sector. You will shape commercial strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver commercially successful outcomes across a complex portfolio.

The role balances customer needs with business objectives, identifying growth opportunities, managing risk, and ensuring compliant contract delivery