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Location
Bournemouth
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
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Contact:
Jonathan Matthews
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Contact email:
jonathan.matthews@butlerross.co.uk
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Job ref:
JM4491_1752058723
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to make a real impact for an established defence organisation? Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting the recruitment of a commercial manager / contract manager - an exciting opportunity for an individual to become part of a team delivering mission-critical services to government and defence clients across the globe.
Working within a dynamic commercial team, you'll support complex, long-term programmes across the full contract life-cycle, driving contract success and continuous improvement. This position is offering a salary around the £60,000 mark, will be based in the Bournemouth area, and operates on a hybrid-working basis (a 3/2 split, Office/WFH).
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead commercial and contractual activities from initial bid development to closeout.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and key clients
- Driving supplier performance management and risk mitigation strategies
Desired Experience / Skills:
- Relevant commercial experience, ideally in a defence, military, government or aerospace environment.
- Strong understanding of commercial principles, contract law, and full life-cycle contract management.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- Commercially focused with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be UK nationals and will be expected to undergo security clearance. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or alternatively you can request details via your application.
This opportunity would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the following positions:
Commercial Officer / Senior Commercial Officer / Commercial Manager / Contract Manager / Contracts Manager/ Contract Manager - Bids / Bid Manager / Contract Lead / Contracts lead / Commercial Lead / Contracts Specialist
