MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Commercial Manager Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with the expertise to lead complex contract negotiations and manage commercial risk within the defence sector? We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team, reporting to the Head of Commercial. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by leading commercial activity across bids, contract negotiations and contract management. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help ensure commercial success while protecting the interests of TKMS ATLAS UK. Our Commercial team provides expert guidance on contractual and commercial matters across UK Ministry of Defence programmes, UK prime contractors and international customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the commercial aspects of bids and contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed while supporting successful programme delivery. Working with internal stakeholders, customers and key partners, you'll play an integral role in developing strong commercial relationships and ensuring contractual compliance. Leading the commercial input into bids and proposals, ensuring an appropriate balance between commercial opportunity and risk. Providing commercial and contractual advice across UK and international defence programmes. Managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract changes and ensuring contractual compliance. Identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks. Supporting governance and ensuring compliance with company policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and external partners. Maintaining accurate contractual records, correspondence and key commercial documentation. Supporting the Head of Commercial and providing guidance to junior members of the Commercial team. Significant commercial management experience, ideally within the UK defence sector and/or international defence markets. Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including contracts, NDAs, MoUs, teaming agreements and licence agreements. Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial risk management and compliance frameworks. Experience managing complex commercial negotiations and delivering practical commercial solutions. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, delivering winning advantage at the frontline. An open and stimulating workspace empowers our teams to be creative, collaborative and act with integrity. As well as offering excellent career development opportunities, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary Free Lunch at the onsite resturant Career development and training Pension with up to 1.5x employer contributions 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years and 30 days after ten years Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working patterns Permanent position based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create a healthy work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking part-time, condensed hours or full-time opportunities. The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).