Commercial Manager

1 week ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom Hawk 3 Talent Solutions Full time

Commercial Manager - Defence Engineering & Technology

Location:
Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working

Type:
Full Time / Permanent

Salary:
Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join a leading organisation in Defence Engineering & Technology and help shape a safer world.

We're looking for a dynamic
Commercial Manager
to join a growing
Mission Systems
sector, specifically within the
Effectors business unit
. Based in Ashton Vale, Bristol, with flexible hybrid working, this is your chance to lead commercial strategy on one of the UK's most critical defence programmes.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Be a key player in a high-impact defence programme.
  • Lead and mentor a team of commercial professionals.
  • Drive commercial innovation and strategic growth.
  • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide contract management and governance support.
  • Lead negotiations and pricing for new and organic growth opportunities.
  • Act as the go-to commercial contact for project teams.
  • Develop and execute commercial strategies.
  • Deliver pragmatic, win-win commercial solutions.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong contract management experience (defence sector preferred but not essential).
  • Proven ability to create compelling proposals and manage commercial risk.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
  • Commercially driven with a sharp eye for innovation.
  • Understanding of single source contracts is a plus.

Qualifications

  • A professional qualification such as MCIPS, IACCM, or PGCCM is desirable but not essential.We value experience and commercial acumen just as highly.

What's in It for You

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched pension scheme + life assurance
  • Aviva DigiCare+ health services
  • Employee share scheme & shopping discounts
  • Paid professional fees
  • 10 days paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
  • 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
  • Holiday trading options
  • Excellent development & wellbeing support

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now through Hawk 3 and take your career to the next level in
Defence Engineering & Technology
- where your expertise helps protect what matters most.

If you would like to apply for the role of Commercial Manager then please email your CV to or call Donna on

Closing date is Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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