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Senior Commercial Manager

Talent Drive | B Corp™

London

Hybrid

GBP 68,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading defence and security innovation organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in South West London. This role involves leading the commercial strategy and contract management for high-impact national programmes while ensuring compliance and best-in-class contractual performance. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working options, including hybrid work and compressed weeks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

Proven experience in a commercial/contracts management role within defense, aerospace, or secure government sectors.
Strong understanding of UK government contracting including MOD frameworks and DEFCONs.
Skilled negotiator with experience managing complex contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial and contract management activities on major defense programmes.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.
Support business development efforts including bid strategy and pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Strategy

Contract Management

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Recruiting all day, everyday at Talent Drive Hiring top talent within Procurement for our amazing clients

Senior Commercial Manager – Defence Programmes

South West London (Hybrid Working) x2/3 days on site and rest working from home

Flexible working with a compressed week option – enjoy every other Friday off!

Salary up to £80,000

Security Clearance required or eligible for it.

A global, mission-led organisation at the forefront of defence and security innovation is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and contract management across a portfolio of complex, multi-million-pound programmes.

Working with a talented cross-functional team, this person will be instrumental in shaping commercial outcomes, supporting national defence clients, and ensuring best-in-class contractual performance across sectors such as Cyber, Aerospace, and Maritime.

Lead commercial and contract management activities on major defence programmes
Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise value and manage risk
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks
Support business development efforts including bid strategy, pricing, and customer negotiations
Act as the commercial point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers
Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team
Manage contract changes, performance, and lifecycle through to closure

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a commercial/contracts management role, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or secure government sectors within a customer facing role
Strong understanding of UK government contracting, including MOD frameworks and DEFCONs
Skilled negotiator with experience managing complex contracts and agreements
Confident working cross-functionally with project, legal, and finance teams
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment

What’s on Offer:

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact, secure national programmes
A supportive, inclusive culture with hybrid working options
Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and private healthcare
Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways

Make your mark in a business that protects and empowers through technology. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy leading commercial strategy at scale this is the role for you.

Apply now or message directly to learn more in confidence.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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