Principal Commercial Officer – Aerospace & UAS | Salisbury | £65k + Bonus
Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in the UK? With over 75% growth in just two years and significant new investment, they’re expanding fast—and you could be part of the journey.
Why Join?
* Impact: Play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of next-generation UAS technology that’s transforming commercial and defence sectors.
* Innovation: Work at the cutting edge, collaborating with talented teams across the commercial team and wider business.
* Growth: Be part of a business that’s scaling quickly, offering real opportunities for career progression and personal development.
* Reward: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future.
What You’ll Do
* Develop Innovative Commercial Solutions: Identify and implement creative commercial strategies, especially in technology and agile environments, to create attractive proposals that deliver strong returns.
* Early Commercial Involvement: Ensure commercial considerations are integrated from the initial stages of all projects.
* Bid and Proposal Management: Lead the preparation of commercial bids and proposals, including terms and conditions, by working closely with various departments like Business Development, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Project Management to optimize solutions.
* Stakeholder Relationship Management: Foster strong collaborative relationships with both new and existing clients.
* Negotiation and Influence: Negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders on contracts, payment terms, and intellectual property rights (IPR).
What You Need
* Proven negotiator with a track record of delivering tailored commercial solutions.
* Deep understanding of commercial processes in early product development and business-winning phases (bids, proposals, negotiations, agreements).
* Experience managing contracts through their full lifecycle, including change control.
* Advantageous: International experience and/or background in aerospace or defence.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
* Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan
* Generous pension scheme
* Life assurance (6x salary) & income protection
* Private health and dental insurance
What You Need
* British citizenship or existing right to work in the UK
* Eligibility for Security Clearance (minimum 5 years’ UK residency)
* Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Ready to Take Off?
If you’re a commercially savvy professional looking for a high-impact role in a fast-growing, future-focused company, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help lead the next wave of aerospace innovation!