Commercial Manager

Defence focused engineering services business are hiring a Commercial Manager. Applicants need commercial contract management expertise ideally within aerospace, defence contracting or outsourced service provision environments. The Commercial Manager will support both, new bids and existing programmes across both military and commercial customers. Contracts delivered, focus on support services, training, modifications, upgrades and NPI. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and the Commercial Manager will interact with senior stakeholders across; Bids, Sales, Programmes and Engineering. The role will be based in Bournemouth, with hybrid working options. Tasks of the Commercial Manager include: Negotiation of commercial T&Cs with new/existing customers In-flight contract management, negotiation and post-signature change management Manage commercial and contractual risk Support bid, quotation and tendering activities Review of commercial contracts, highlighting risk, liabilities and areas to maximise profit Act as a commercial contractual SME to Programme Managers, Bids and Sales Commercial Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience of managing commercial contracts through the full development cycle Experience in managing commercial risk Gravitas and stakeholder engagement skills Previous exposure to; outsourced engineering, spares/repairs, technical services, aerospace, or defence contracts Knowledge of contract development processes Comfortable working in Bournemouth, Dorset UK x3 times per week on hybrid basis. TPBN1_UKTJ