Arden White are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager with a leading aviation organisation supporting high-value government and defence programmes.
You will lead on contract execution, financial performance, and complianceworking at the centre of major aerospace programmes that directly support national operations.
If you have strong experience managing UK government or defence contracts and thrive in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment, this is a standout opportunity.
Youll play a pivotal role in managing the full commercial lifecycle of contracts across aviation services including MRO, training, retrofit, and support programmes.
Acting as the key commercial interface with government customers, you will ensure contracts are delivered in line with regulatory frameworks, financial targets, and operational objectives.
Lead the commercial and contractual management of government and defence contracts
Procurement Act 2023 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR / SSRO)
Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including deliverables, milestones, cash flow, and profitability
Prepare and manage contractual reporting such as: Contract Pricing Statements (CPS) Contract Reporting Plans (CRP) Final Price Adjustments (FPA)
Act as the primary commercial point of contact for government customers
Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and change orders
Manage and optimise allowable costs, contract profit rates (CPR), and financial performance
Support complex bid activity, including terms and conditions negotiation and contract setup
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance
Identify and mitigate commercial risks within a regulated framework
Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes and compliance practices
Proven experience in commercial or contract management within defence, aerospace, or a regulated industry
Strong working knowledge of SSRO / SSCR frameworks and UK government contracting
Strong background in contract negotiation and financial analysis
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with government customers
Advanced skills in Excel, reporting, and commercial analysis tools
Understanding of aviation, aerospace, or defence operations
VBA, automation)
Ability to obtain security clearance
Willingness to travel occasionally (UK and internationally)
Work on strategically important government aviation programmes
High level of commercial ownership and influence
Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex contract environments
Join a forward-thinking organisation with strong growth and long-term opportunities
If youre a commercially driven professional looking to make an impact in the aviation and defence sector, we want to hear from you.
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