Head of Commercial – Defence Growth & Strategy (Hybrid)

WeServed; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health check via Aviva"

Employee share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a strategic Head of Commercial to lead commercial strategy across bids, contracts and customer relationships within Land & Mission Systems. This senior role shapes strategy, negotiates major contracts and partners with senior stakeholders to deliver profitable, compliant outcomes.

You will balance customer needs with business objectives, drive growth and manage risk across a busy programme portfolio, with hybrid UK site attendance and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading commercial strategy and contract delivery across complex programmes, bids and negotiations.
• Strong expertise in contract management, governance and risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven ability to deliver commercially successful outcomes while balancing customer and business objectives.
• Demonstrable experience driving business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy across complex bids, negotiations and live contracts to deliver successful outcomes for customers and the business.
• Manage pre-contract and post-contract activities, including tender responses, contract negotiations and commercial risk management.
• Provide commercial governance and leadership, ensuring compliance and supporting effective decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers and project teams to develop commercially sound solutions and resolve complex issues.
• Drive business growth, continuous improvement and commercial performance across the portfolio.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Business growth

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Industry accreditations desirable

Job description

Babcock is seeking a strategic Head of Commercial to lead commercial strategy across bids, contracts and customer relationships within Land & Mission Systems. This senior role shapes strategy, negotiates major contracts and partners with senior stakeholders to deliver profitable, compliant outcomes.

You will balance customer needs with business objectives, drive growth and manage risk across a busy programme portfolio, with hybrid UK site attendance and flexible working patterns.