Senior Commercial Manager

Babcock International Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to drive innovative commercial solutions within the Space Business Unit. This role involves managing contracts, negotiations, and risk assessments while supporting growth activities to meet customer missions. With a focus on collaboration and strategic execution, you will play a critical role in transforming mission systems. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a flexible working environment and generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life assurance

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Employee share scheme

Support for professional development

Inclusive and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management across all lifecycle aspects.
• Strong relationship management skills at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to business and commercial teams.
• Identify and implement pragmatic commercial solutions.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial Strategy Development

Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Professional Qualifications (MCIPS, WCC, PGCCM)

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Commercial Manager role at Babcock International Group

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Bristol or Corsham + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF63950

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Senior Commercial Manager at our Bristol or Corsham sites, supporting our mission.

The Role

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will support our drive to transform Mission Systems by delivering innovative commercial solutions. You will work within our Space Business Unit, managing contracts, negotiations, pricing, and risk assessments, while supporting growth activities to meet customer missions.

1. Providing governance support to business and commercial teams.
2. Identifying and implementing pragmatic commercial solutions.
3. Supporting and coordinating the execution of commercial strategies.

This is a full-time role (37 hours/week) with regular travel across various sites and home working arrangements.

Essential Experience

• Experience in contract management across all lifecycle aspects, preferably in defence or industry.
• Commercially driven with a good understanding of customer and competitor landscapes.
• Experience in proposal development for organic growth or new opportunities.
• Strong relationship management skills at senior levels.
• Project management experience, managing multiple projects and operational duties.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications (MCIPS, WCC, PGCCM) or equivalent are desirable but not essential.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Details are available at UK government security vetting guidelines.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to health and wellbeing programs
• Employee share scheme
• Support for professional development
• Inclusive and flexible working environment

About Babcock

For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations and protect communities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable adjustments during the application process, and supporting flexible working arrangements.

Application Deadline: 14/05/2025