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Commercial Manager

Barclay Meade
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading provider of defence and high-tech solutions is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager for a hybrid position in Cheltenham on a 6-month contract.
  • The role requires a commercial professional with a strong background in contract management and defence sector regulations, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Key responsibilities include leading commercial negotiations, managing the contractual lifecycle for high-value projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Candidates should have experience in commercial management, ideally within the defence sector, and a strong understanding of UK MoD / US DoD contracting frameworks.
  • The position offers a salary of £70,000 per year and requires eligibility to gain SC or DV clearance, along with demonstrable expertise in contract negotiation and commercial strategy.

A leading provider of defence and high-tech solutions are seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to join their team in Cheltenham in a hybrid capacity on an initial 6 month contract.

This role requires an adept commercial professional with a strong background in contract management and defence sector regulations, who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing commercial activities, ensuring compliance, and driving business success within our Defence division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial negotiations and manage the contractual lifecycle for high-value projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers to drive value and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Provide expert advice on commercial and contractual matters, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Develop, review, and manage contracts and bids, ensuring risk mitigation and profitability.
  • Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, managing expectations and aligning contracts with project deliverables.
  • Report on project and contract status, identify potential issues, and make recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills and Experience

  • Eligibility to gain SC or DV clearance
  • Experience in commercial management, ideally within the defence sector or similar high-compliance industries.
  • Strong understanding of UK MoD / US DoD contracting frameworks, Defence Standards, and regulations.
  • Demonstrable expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and commercial strategy.

If you're ready to bring your expertise in commercial management to a challenging and rewarding role, please apply by submitting your CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.