Shape the future of high-profile contracts and play a key role in driving commercial success - this is your chance to bring your expertise to a role where your decisions make a real impact. Apply now to lead negotiations, guide strategy, and oversee a talented commercial team from bid to delivery.

Head Of Commercial
Salary - Up to -95,000!
Location - Horsham

What we can offer you:

• Group Pension Plan - with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform - including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:
In this role, you will lead all contractual and commercial activities across the tender and contract lifecycle, from preparing bid responses and negotiating terms to ensuring smooth execution and closure. You will advise senior leadership on commercial risks, terms, and conditions, draft and approve agreements in line with due diligence policies, and support the development of teaming and collaborative arrangements. Working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and the supply chain team, you will draft and negotiate subcontracts while providing commercial guidance to project teams for effective contract delivery. You will also take the lead in resolving contractual conflicts and have functional oversight of the commercial team, including line management responsibilities.

What we want from you:

• Extensive knowledge with a minimum of ten years'' experience in the defence industry.
• Proven expertise in both UK and international defence contracting, including in-depth understanding of pricing, contract terms and conditions, financing and funding mechanisms, and a solid working knowledge of contract law.
• Experience collaborating effectively across internal departments and with external stakeholders.
• A strong track record in managing and successfully concluding contract negotiations with customers.

This role is perfect If you''re interested in working with one of the fastest growing names in the defence industry, click "Apply Now"!