Our client, a leading defence and aerospace company is currently recruiting a Senior Commercial Manager. The basic salary is up to £75k + benefits and will be based predominantly in West Sussex, with a requirement to visit the customer in Oxfordshire once a week.

The role is a post signature opportunity, working on the company’s marquee contract and one of the most prestigious in the industry. The ideal candidate will be comfortable dealing with key stakeholders at board level, particularly dealing with dispute resolution and change management. Competency in all aspects of post signature contracts will be essential and preference would be for a candidate with a background in defence and aerospace.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

·Relationship building with key stakeholders

·Negotiation and delivery of T’s and C’s

·Ability to operate at board level

·Dispute resolution

·Change management

·Contract delivery

·Complex customer engagement

·Drafting bespoke clauses