Senior Commercial Manager

Arguile Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defence sector is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Kent. This role involves leading negotiations, managing contracts, and providing strategic insights in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for international exposure.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Opportunities for international exposure

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial/contracts role within aerospace or defence.
• Ability to operate confidently in a multinational environment.
• Solid understanding of contract law and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with international stakeholders.
• Draft and manage complex contracts and agreements.
• Provide strategic input on risk management and pricing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

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Base pay range

Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Kent (Hybrid: 3–4 days on-site)

International Travel Required

Are you ready to take your commercial and contractual expertise to a new level in a globally significant, fast-paced defence environment?

Our client, a leading player in the aerospace and defence sector, is seeking an experienced

Commercial & Contracts Manager to join their high-performing team within a major Air division programme. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge international projects that shape global security and aviation excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with international stakeholders and suppliers.
• Draft, review, and manage complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic input on risk management, pricing strategies, and commercial governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and deliverables.
• Represent the commercial team in both UK-based and overseas engagements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a commercial/contracts role within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in a matrixed, multinational environment.
• A commercially astute individual with a solid understanding of contract law and procurement best practices.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary of £50,000–£75,000 depending on experience.
• A wide range of benefits including pension scheme, private healthcare, and generous leave.
• Opportunities for international exposure and professional development.
• Work with some of the brightest minds in the defence sector on projects that matter.

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to work in a role where your expertise has a global impact, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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