Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Commercial Manager
Leonardo’s Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) Line of Business (LoB) seeks a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of support arrangements for current and future UK Combat Air platforms. The role offers a key leadership position, shaping the commercial success of the portfolio, building strong customer relationships, and driving growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Act as the commercial lead for the Air national portfolio, providing leadership and governance to business winning and programme delivery to support the Integrated Business Plan.
* Develop and implement business solutions to complex problems, ensuring commercial risk management is part of all decision‑making and delivering compelling offers to customers.
* Nurture relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, building trust, managing expectations and promoting transparency.
* Negotiate complex agreements and risk‑reward mechanisms, using data and evidence to support negotiations.
* Provide commercial advice, guidance, coaching and mentoring of team members, including those outside the commercial function, and manage commercial personnel development.
* Provide timely and accurate inputs to the Sector and Line of Business Senior Leadership Team, attending and contributing to business reviews, including those with workshare partners and customers.
Qualifications
While experience in every listed area is valuable, the most important qualities are a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a proven ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Security Clearance
This role requires UK Government baseline personnel security screening (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, visit the Leonardo careers security page.
Why join us
* Time to Recharge – generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year.
* Secure your Future – award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and inclusive employee networks.
* Rewarding Performance – bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Never Stop Learning – 4,000+ free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend – financial reward through the referral programme.
* Tailored Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental, gym memberships, and more.
* Flexible working – hybrid hours with optional part‑time arrangements.
Contract Type
Permanent, Full‑time
Working Arrangement
Hybrid – on‑site in Edinburgh with remote flexibility.
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Applications
Apply now to join a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security.
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