About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.
The Head of Commercial is responsible for leadership, oversight, and performance of SEA's team of commercial professionals, and commercial activities across the full lifecycle of SEA's contracts. The role reports to the Finance & Commercial Director.
The role can be based at any of our sites in Barnstaple, Bristol, or Beckington. It allows for flexible working alongside being at one of our sites 2-3 days a week.
Salary
Up to £95k, depending on experience.
What You'll Be Doing
* Understanding and advising on the commercial, contractual, and risk structures and ensuring that all obligations are understood and implemented by project teams.
* Leading the commercial team, setting and demonstrating the standard of excellence required and ensuring adherence to these standards. Line managing the team, delivering actions and outcomes.
* Developing commercially effective responses to customer requirements, managing negotiations, amendments, and variations to contract documentation, ensuring that risks are identified and understood.
About Our Company
SEA develops and delivers advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. Our systems are in service across the globe, delivering rapid responses to threats and ensuring system effectiveness and interoperability. They support an ever‑growing number of navies worldwide, and we continue to strengthen our specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What We Offer
* Work‑life balance: hybrid/flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave plus buy and sell, up to 16 days flexi leave accrual, half day Fridays, special paid leave for reservists in the Armed Forces.
* Family & wellbeing: private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program, all‑staff bonus, group pension plan up to 7% employer contribution, cycle‑to‑work scheme, wellbeing centre, sports & social activities, employee discounts portal.
* Life assurance policy, publication and recruitment bonus rewards, development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning.
* Facilities & resources: electric vehicle charging points at all sites, private seated lunch areas, onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) with free hot and cold beverages, onsite showers and toiletries provision, free onsite parking.
The Skills You Need
* Extensive and proven senior‑level commercial experience within the defence/security market with a track record of working on contracts up to £25m in value.
* Thorough understanding of UK Government and UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) planning, procurement, and tendering.
* Relevant professional qualifications and/or a degree in a relevant discipline are advantageous.
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