Job Description

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Portsmouth, United KingdomMARITIME SERVICES


COMMERCIAL


EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS



Job title: Commercial Manager - Defence



Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak, Chelmsford, Cowes. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.



Salary: Up to 63,000 depending on skills and experience





What you'll be doing:


This role is to work as a key part of the Future Products and will require the candidate to be able to operate at both a strategic and tactical level by providing fit for purpose commercial models and guidance for export and domestic campaigns and programmes Hands on commercial leadership to complex and challenging commercial and contractual issues including the leading of negotiations, developing pricing and business winning strategies and obtaining internal approvals up to a senior board level In addition this role will require the successful candidate to play an active and hands on role in the management and development of the wider Commercial function across both Maritime Services and the wider corporation The candidate should be able to develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels

Your skills and experiences:



Essential:


Proven experience gained from a range of Commercial roles within the military/defence sector Strong knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques, and practices, with an understanding of how these roles support wider organisational objectives Basic understanding of contract law, Defence Conditions and the ability to negotiate terms and conditions Comfortable operating in a flexible working environment, engaging with diverse teams Experience of working with export customers

Benefits:


You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.



The Products commercial team:



The Products commercial team comprises of 29 commercial professionals of all grades and experience who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk. The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community across the BAE Systems Corporation across the world that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth.


Defence Solutions business is a vibrant and changing business with a clear growth strategy and offers the candidate opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and really make a difference to the success of this business.



Why BAE Systems?


This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.



Closing Date: 16th June.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



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MARITIME SERVICES


COMMERCIAL


EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS