We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Lead to oversee contracts, bids, and client commercial relationships across a portfolio of defence and government programmes. This pivotal role ensures that projects are commercially sound, compliant, and strategically aligned with business growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, partners, and suppliers.

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with MOD, public sector, and company standards.

• Oversee bids, proposals, and pricing models, ensuring competitiveness and profitability.

• Provide commercial governance across multiple projects, tracking risks, liabilities, and obligations.

• Work alongside project and procurement leads to ensure coherent delivery and contractual compliance.

• Manage client commercial relationships, supporting business development and growth strategies.

• Develop and implement commercial frameworks, policies, and processes.

• Provide commercial input to board-level decision-making.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in commercial management within Defence, Aerospace, or Government.

• Strong track record in contract negotiation, drafting, and risk management.

• Familiarity with public sector procurement, MOD standards, and CCS frameworks.

• Financial and business acumen, with experience developing pricing strategies and commercial models.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

• Eligible for UK security clearance (SC/DV).

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will directly influence growth, governance, and the successful delivery of mission-critical projects across the Defence sector.