About Our Team
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in‑house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications. AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No. 1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
Job Description
Commercial Manager — Permanent – Oxford
AHUK is seeking a results‑driven and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Commercial Business team. This is a unique opportunity to gain unparalleled exposure to the commercial business of a leading aerospace company.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial and contractual management of key governmental and military contracts, ensuring full compliance with National and UK MoD regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023, the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), and the Single Source Regulations (SSRO).
* Prepare and manage all contractual reports, such as SSRO‑mandated reports, Contract Pricing Statements (CPS), Contract Reporting Plans (CRP), and Final Price Adjustments (FPA), for submission to governmental bodies.
* Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle, overseeing all key deliverables, milestones and payment schedules, with a focus on managing allowable costs, contract profit rate (CPR) and cash flow for SSRO contracts.
* Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the UK MoD customer, leading negotiation and execution of all contract amendments, change orders and managing all contractual customer reporting requirements.
* Represent AHUK’s commercial interests in all internal and external stakeholder meetings, effectively communicating and defending the company’s position within a regulated procurement environment.
* Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Contract Management methodology, including best practices and compliance procedures related to SSRO.
Essential Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law or a related field.
* Proven experience in a commercial, contract management or related business role, demonstrating strong commercial acumen within the defence or aerospace industry.
* Proven track record in UK Government or Defence contract management (training on SSRO and Procurement Act 2023 will be provided if required).
* Experience leading complex contract negotiations, financial analysis, business case development and managing contract profitability.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Organisational and time‑management skills, able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
* Excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Sheets, Docs).
* A proactive, “can‑do” attitude and a flexible approach, with the ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks.
* Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to other UK sites and abroad as required.
Desirable Qualifications
* A broad understanding of the global aviation/aerospace/military industry or another high‑value, complex engineering sector.
* A track record of managing the full lifecycle of contracts valued over £5 million.
* Strong understanding of contract law and its practical application in a commercial setting.
* Ability to work on several contracts simultaneously and prioritise according to business needs.
* Knowledge of UK civilian and/or military procurement processes would be a significant advantage.
Additional Requirements
* Candidate must obtain DBS and Security Clearance.
* Must meet Export Compliance Regulations requirements.
* Must provide proof of right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
* Pension – automatic enrolment into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund (AHU contribution 6%, employee 4% basic).
* Den‑Plan (employee purchase scheme).
* Health‑care Cash Scheme.
* Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme).
* Health Assessments.
* Travel Insurance.
* Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney).
Data Protection & Equal Opportunity
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities. No monetary exchange will be requested in the recruitment process.
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