Join Our Team as a Commercial Manager!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (3 days per week onsite). We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Starting at £55,000+, depending on your skills and experience.
Your Mission:
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting our contract activities. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Drafting and negotiating complex terms and conditions with customers, ensuring BAE Systems' interests are protected.
* Overseeing all contract aspects of business winning.
* Ensuring compliance with BAE Systems Operational Framework and relevant commercial processes.
* Delivering commercial interfaces with Procurement and managing contract requirements.
* Supporting Contract and Bid Status Reviews to clarify ongoing commercial activities.
* Acting as the contract interface with both domestic and international customers.
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone with:
* A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Law.
* Proven experience in commercial management within major projects or complex programmes.
* Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts with various customers.
* A strong understanding of bid management processes and experience in business-winning activities.
* Knowledge of commercial governance frameworks, including Request for Bid Approval.
* The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Estimating, and Project Management.
What We Offer:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the AUKUS Commercial Team:
The SSNR programme is entering an exciting phase of expansion, driven by the UK Programme of Record and the inclusion of an Australian partner under the tri-national AUKUS agreement. This growth necessitates the establishment of a dedicated bid management function to develop high-quality proposals that meet evolving customer needs. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of our bid and contracting strategy!
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date:
4th February 2026. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!
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