Strategic Commercial Business Development Manager

5 days ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ultra Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Commercial Business Development Manager to join our team at Ultra PCS. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where they can utilize their commercial expertise to drive business growth.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for actively supporting the winning and delivery of profitable business by providing commercial advice, support, and governance to the business at all levels. You will ensure that the company contracts with customers and suppliers on terms that protect the commercial interests of the business.

  • Drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, long-term agreements, agency agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and teaming agreements;
  • Effective day-to-day management of customer contracts, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters;
  • Assisting with the identification of commercial risk, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies and actions, and reporting the risk and progress with mitigation strategies internally;
  • Providing advice to project, operations, and procurement teams on contractual matters;
  • Supporting operations and project teams in identifying contract changes and scope creep;
  • Developing and supporting the negotiation of flow-down terms and conditions to suppliers;
  • Database management, uploading documents, creating new records for contracts and services, and calculating payments and price adjustments;
  • Liaising with export control teams to ensure compliance with export control regulations.
Key Responsibilities

This role requires a high degree of autonomy, flexibility, and adaptability. You will need to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will also need to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in a business-related subject;
  • A minimum of three years' prior commercial experience in the aerospace, defense, or related technology industry, demonstrating all or substantially all of the above responsibilities;
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate commercial risk;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Other benefits include:

  • Flexible working within core working hours;
  • 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days;
  • Four times annual salary in life assurance;
  • Flexible benefits package, including retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening, and more;
  • Pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 7.5% for employees with five years' service or more;
  • Sports and social club membership;
  • A supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.
Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and be prepared to undertake the necessary level of security vetting.



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