Strategic Defence Commercial Director

helsing.ai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Learning allowance

Health & wellness benefits

Social events

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. You will draw on a deep stakeholder network and a track record of delivering major defence programmes, aligning incentives between industry and government.

With broad scope and responsibility, you will bridge the cultures of defence procurement and a fast-moving technology company, bringing credibility to both environments and translating

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record shaping or delivering major UK defence procurement programmes at senior level.
• Established network within DE&S or National Armaments Director Group for activation from day one.
• Ability to navigate interfaces between government procurement and industry with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy with National Armaments Director Group and DE&S to secure major UK defence programmes.
• Build a senior network across UK and allied defence procurement organisations to align requirements and timelines early.
• Collaborate with Campaign Leads and senior leadership to ensure procurement strategy aligns with Helsing's commercial objectives and mission priorities.
• Represent Helsing at senior forums, bilateral engagements and industry events as a credible voice across procurement and technology communities.
• Develop internal frameworks to navigate MoD procurement cycles, reducing friction and increasing readiness to respond to opportunities.

Skills

Defence procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Government relations

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. You will draw on a deep stakeholder network and a track record of delivering major defence programmes, aligning incentives between industry and government.

With broad scope and responsibility, you will bridge the cultures of defence procurement and a fast-moving technology company, bringing credibility to both environments and translating