Senior Commercial Manager

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• Location: Bristol
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• Contract Length: Approx. 6 months
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• Start Date: 1 October 2026
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• Working Hours: Standard office hours (no shift work)
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• Working Pattern: Hybrid, with multiple onsite days per week in Bristol
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• Security Clearance: BPSS and SC required (not essential from day one)
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\nRole Overview\n
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An experienced Senior Commercial Manager is required to support a portfolio of defence contracts, competitive bids, proposals, and growth opportunities within a digital-focused environment. The role will lead pre-signature commercial activities, including bid support, commercial strategy development, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, while also providing wider contract management support where required.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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• Lead commercial activities across bids, proposals, frameworks, and contract negotiations.
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• Develop commercial strategies that support business growth while managing risk.
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• Review, draft, interpret, and negotiate complex contractual terms and conditions.
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• Support bid governance, pricing activities, commercial reviews, and risk assessments.
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• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
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• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, contractual obligations, and internal governance processes.
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\nEssential Skills & Experience\n
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• Strong UK defence contracting background with a solid understanding of procurement regulations and commercial governance.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and customer relationship skills.
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• Strong negotiation, contract management, and commercial leadership capability.
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• Experience supporting competitive tenders, bids, and proposals.
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• Knowledge of Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) and government procurement frameworks.
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• Ability to work effectively within complex, fast-paced, matrix organisations.
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\nPreferred Experience\n
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• 7+ years' experience in commercial or contract management roles.
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• Defence sector experience supporting complex programmes and customer engagements.
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• Strong commercial acumen, risk management capability, and analytical skills.
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