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Building the commercial capability behind autonomous innovation @ Socially Responsible Recruitment Certified B Corporation
Join a next-gen aerospace innovator.
This is your chance to step into a business that’s redefining the future of flight. Specialising in both crewed and uncrewed aircraft systems, the company has grown its headcount by 85% in just two years — with recent investment accelerating their scale-up even further.
Despite new backing, the business retains its agile, fast-paced culture, and now needs a Principal Commercial Officer to help mature its commercial capability. You'll sit at the crossroads of Business Development, Bids, and Contracts, ensuring the business runs efficiently — and is positioned for long-term growth.
What You’ll Do
* Shape commercial input across early-stage programmes and proposals
* Draft, negotiate, and manage bids and agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners
* Work cross-functionally across finance, legal, delivery, and engineering teams
* Support customer relationship development and influence payment/IPR strategies
* Ensure risk and obligations are appropriately managed and flowed down
What You’ll Bring
* Commercial experience
* Proven track record in contract negotiation and bid/proposal development
* Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
* UK right to work and eligibility for Security Clearance (5+ years UK residency)
Why This Role?
* Join a high-growth, well-backed company at a pivotal time
* Work across the full product lifecycle — from concept to delivery
* Engage with exciting technology in the UAS space
* Access to a generous benefits package including private healthcare, life insurance, pension, and more
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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