Commercial Manager

Job description

Location: Bristol

Role Type: Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Details

We’re supporting a major UK defence organisation in the search for a Commercial Manager to join their growing technology business unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile, pan-defence digital transformation programme within a complex, long-term contracted environment.

This is a mid-level, non-line management role offering strong autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders, and involvement across the full contract lifecycle — from mobilisation through to change, governance and growth activity.

The Role

You’ll act as a key commercial business partner to programme and proposal teams, supporting the negotiation, mobilisation and ongoing management of a complex digital services contract.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting final negotiations and mobilisation of a high-profile digital & technology-based contracts
• Managing risk and intercompany flow-down arrangements
• Leading and supporting contract change proposals and amendments
• Drafting, reviewing and interpreting terms & conditions
• Providing commercial governance across programme delivery
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting new business proposals and growth initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with defence contracting regulations and internal policy

You’ll work cross-functionally with programme, finance and legal teams, building strong customer and stakeholder relationships in a matrix environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial/contract management within defence or complex regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of contract formation, negotiation and contract lifecycle management
• Experience managing contract change and proposal processes
• Understanding of UK defence contracting frameworks (SSCR knowledge highly desirable)
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment
• WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification desirable

Why Apply?

• High-profile digital transformation programme
• Strong long-term contract portfolio with growth activity
• Hybrid working (Bristol-based)
• £60–70k base + annual bonus
• Excellent pension and private medical
• Clear development pathways within a large, global organisation

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and have the right to work in the UK.

Please reach out to Jake Currie at jake.currie@arguilesearch.com, if interested.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English