Senior Commercial Manager

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 week. Applicants need to be eligble for DV level security clearance. This is an exciting full lifecycle commercial contracts role from supporting new bids/business activity, negotiation, contract management, change and close-out/disputes. Specific duties of the Senior Commercial Manager include: • Liaison with bid and programme management function • Deliver innovative and commercial strategies and solutions to support bids and working 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 Senior Commercial Manager should meet the following criteria: • 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 • Ability to obtain DV level of security clearance • Comfortable with hybrid working - 1-2 times per week in Bristol