Posted: 12h ago
The role
DV Cleared Commercial Manager / Commercial Lead
Location: Hybrid (UK)
Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required
Contract: Interim / Contract
Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager / Commercial Lead to support the delivery of innovation, technology and R&D programmes within a highly secure Defence environment.
Working with senior Defence stakeholders, you will provide commercial leadership across complex programmes, helping to deliver capability at pace while maintaining strong governance, value for money and commercial outcomes.
This role requires an individual who can demonstrate experience of operating in fast-moving environments, balancing commercial rigour with the need to accelerate delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial activity across innovation, technology and R&D programmes.Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies.Manage procurement activities from market engagement through to contract award.Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities.Provide commercial advice on risk, governance and delivery approaches.Build relationships with senior stakeholders across programme, technical, finance and operational teams.Support rapid acquisition and delivery models while maintaining compliance and value for money.Manage commercial risks and supplier performance.Essential Experience
Significant experience in a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or equivalent role.Strong background within Defence, National Security or Central Government environments.Experience delivering commercial outcomes across innovation, technology, digital or R&D programmes.Demonstrable examples of delivering at pace within complex stakeholder environments.Experience leading procurements, negotiations and contract management activities.Strong understanding of public sector procurement and commercial governance.Desirable Experience
Defence acquisition or capability delivery programmes.Emerging technology, digital transformation or innovation projects.Agile procurement and rapid acquisition approaches.Supplier relationship and performance management.Qualifications
Ideally candidates will hold one or more of the following:
MCIPS / CIPS Level 5 or 6Government Commercial Function accreditationWorld Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM)PRINCE2 PractitionerMSP PractitionerAPM PMQKey Skills
Commercial LeadershipProcurement & Contract ManagementSupplier NegotiationStakeholder EngagementCommercial Risk ManagementStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingDelivery FocusSecurity Requirements
Active DV Clearance is essential.
Candidates must currently hold valid UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and be comfortable operating within highly secure environments.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a commercially focused professional with a proven track record of delivering innovation and R&D programmes at pace, influencing senior stakeholders, and achieving strong commercial outcomes within complex Defence or Government environments.
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