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!