Senior Defence Commercial Strategist

Helsing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsing is seeking a senior commercial leader to devise and implement a strategic engagement framework with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&S, translating complex procurement landscapes into clear actions that advance Helsing's mission.

You will leverage a deep stakeholder network to secure major UK defence programmes while bridging defence procurement with a fast-moving technology company, ensuring alignment between procurement and commercial priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record shaping or delivering major UK defence procurement programmes at senior levels
• Established network within DE&S or National Armaments Director Group you can activate from day one
• Experience at the interface of government procurement and industry with credibility
• Ability to translate complex procurement landscapes into clear strategic priorities for a technical and commercial leadership team
• Experience developing defence engagement strategies, including stakeholder mapping and relationship management

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&S, creating conditions to secure major UK defence programmes
• Build and activate a senior network across UK and allied defence procurement organisations to align requirements and procurement structures
• Collaborate with Campaign Leads and senior leadership to align procurement strategy with Helsing's commercial objectives
• Represent Helsing at senior forums, bilateral engagements, and industry events
• Develop internal frameworks to navigate MoD procurement cycles and increase organisation readiness

Job description

Helsing is seeking a senior commercial leader to devise and implement a strategic engagement framework with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&S, translating complex procurement landscapes into clear actions that advance Helsing's mission.

You will leverage a deep stakeholder network to secure major UK defence programmes while bridging defence procurement with a fast-moving technology company, ensuring alignment between procurement and commercial priorities.