About Ploughshare:
At Ploughshare, we turn cutting‑edge defence and security research into real‑world solutions. We work with scientists, engineers and innovators to bring new technologies to market through licensing, spin-out creation and strategic partnerships. Our work is fast‑moving, meaningful and contributes directly to national security, industry growth and wider societal benefit.
As our portfolio continues to expand, we’re looking for Commercialisation Managers to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies and support innovations that make a genuine difference. Our four key commercial pillars are: defence and security, health and wellbeing, digital and data, and climate, environment, and sustainability.
About the role:
For those early in their commercialisation journey or ready for their next step.
You will support the assessment and development of new technologies emerging from defence and security research. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help evaluate market opportunities, prepare commercial documentation and support licensing and early spin-out activities. This is a development focused role offering strong exposure, growth and increasing autonomy over time.
Key responsibilities:
* Evaluate new technologies and assess potential markets and applications.
* Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify pathways to adoption.
* Prepare value propositions, commercial strategies and early business plans.
* Build strong relationships with inventors, internal colleagues and external partners.
* Support licensing processes, spin-out related activity and post‑deal follow‑up.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to commercial pipeline management.
What you will bring:
* A degree or background in a scientific, engineering or technical field.
* Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts clearly.
* Interest in intellectual property, innovation or technology transfer.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Good organisation, judgement and willingness to learn.
* Some exposure to commercialisation, business planning or research environments is helpful.
Our values:
At Ploughshare, our values guide how we work, collaborate and make decisions:
* Client First: We work in genuine partnership with inventors, clients and collaborators, ensuring their needs shape our commercial decisions.
* Lead with Integrity: We are transparent, fair and consistent in everything we do, from negotiations to decision making.
* Pace with Purpose: We move quickly when it matters but never compromise on quality, balancing agility with thoughtful collaboration.
* Grow Together: We encourage curiosity, share knowledge freely and invest in each other’s development. We work as one team with a shared mission.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We know that diversity fuels innovation, and we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM, commercialisation and defence related fields to apply. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we will support you.
Benefits:
We want everyone at Ploughshare to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. Our benefits include:
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Generous annual leave
• Flexibility and remote friendly working
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Professional development and training support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and wellbeing resources
• The opportunity to work on unique, high impact technologies with real-world benefit.
Our recruitment process:
Our typical recruitment process includes an initial conversation with the HR team, followed by a competency‑based interview and a final stage discussion. We keep the process transparent and supportive throughout.
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