Head of Commercial Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager

Description:

An international leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Head of Commercial Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager based in Buckinghamshire area on a fulltime permanent (hybrid working).

Role - Head of Commercial Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager

Type - Permanent

Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)

Salary - Competitive (DOE) + bonus + benefits

Key responsibilities for Head of Commercial Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager and will not be limited to:

The prime responsibility of the role will be to manage all commercial and contracting activities throughout the project lifecycle, in support of the bidding, business development, sales, project management and procurement processes, and ensure compliance with overall corporate governance requirements as well as all statutory UK & US requirements.
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating all forms of legal agreements associated with an international commercial and defence aerospace & communications business including sales and procurement contracts, framework agreements, long term government strategic procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, intermediary agreements, teaming/ MoUs and other ancillary agreements as required by the business.
Management of one or more direct reports, advising training requirements and individual development plans, and on the job training and coaching.
Managing the due diligence requirements of approval and appointment of international advisors and distributors.
Training of a wide range of non-commercial staff/project teams in commercial process and practices.

Key skills and experience required for Head of Commercial Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager job applicant and will not be limited to:

Proven experience within a Commercial Management role, defence is preferred
Experience in managing commercial risk, contract negotiations, drafting contracts and overall contract management.
Knowledge of the contract development process, contract terms and conditions is a prerequisite for this role
Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance

To apply for this Head of Commercial Contracts / Head of Commercial / Head of Contracts / Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Contracts Manager / Senior Commercial Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager / Commercial Contracts Manager / candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK