Job Detail

Senior Commercial Manager

• Field: Retail
• Deadline: 2026-01-24 10:01
• Bristol

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 month.

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
Comfortable with hybrid working - travel to Bristol 1-2 times per month