Senior Commercial Manager for Defence Contracts

1 week ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom NP Aerospace Full time

NP Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join its team in Coventry, UK. This is a full-time, fixed-term position (12 months) to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive pre and post contract support and guidance, focusing primarily on the UK market with limited involvement in export markets. They will draft, review, and execute various commercial agreements and manage complex customer contracts and subcontracts.

This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a wide range of commercial responsibilities and lead a small team of commercial professionals. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and a reasoning mind, capable of building effective relationships and communicating efficiently at all levels.

We are looking for someone with considerable experience in a commercial/ legal/ contract management role, preferably in the defence or highly regulated environment. They should have experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing, and managing the legal, commercial, and contractual aspects of complex contracts.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £52,000 per annum, based on the location and industry standards. The company offers a range of benefits, including discretionary bonuses, flexible working hours, 25 days' annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing a small commercial team and assisting in terms of departmental metrics/reporting, training, and weekly review of commercial actions
  • Providing day-to-day commercial and/or contract management on major defence contracts
  • Supporting the sales team to develop commercial input into bids and proposals
  • Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts between NPA and its customers/subcontractors
Benefits:
  • Discretionary Half Year Bonus
  • Flexible start and finish working hours
  • Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Pension – ER/EE – 4%/5% = 9% combined


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