Senior Commercial Manager

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology business in Bristol seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for a full lifecycle commercial contracts role. Responsibilities include contract management, negotiation, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate has commercial contract management expertise, preferably within the defence sector, and must be comfortable with hybrid working, traveling to the Bristol site 1-2 times monthly. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative contract strategies and solutions.

Qualifications

• Commercial contract management experience in defence, space, or technology.
• Expertise in the entire commercial contract lifecycle.
• Experience with MOD and export bids.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with bid and programme management function.
• Deliver innovative strategies and solutions to support bids.
• Serve as point of contact for customers and foster relationships.
• Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities.
• Contract negotiations.
• Improve contract management process and governance.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Leadership qualities

Relationship building

Change management

Job description

A leading defence technology business requires a Senior Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise gained within a defence technology setting, and knowledge of MOD contracting.

Strong hybrid working arrangements available. A site presence in Bristol required 1-2 times per month.

This is an exciting full lifecycle commercial contracts role from supporting new bids/business activity, negotiation, contract management, change and close‑out/disputes.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with bid and programme management function
• Deliver innovative and commercial strategies and solutions to support bids and winning activities
• Serve as point of contact for the customer and foster strong relationships
• Commercial risk and contract mitigation activities
• Contract negotiations
• Change and post‑signature activities
• Improve contract management process and governance

Qualifications

• Commercial contract management experience, ideally within defence, space or technology
• An expert across the entire commercial contract lifecycle; bids/proposals/tenders, negotiation, change etc.
• Experience of both MOD and export bids
• Leadership qualities and gravitas
• Ability to provide commercial contractual support and governance to business and commercial teams
• Comfortable with hybrid working – travel to Bristol 1‑2 times per month