MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness, hybrid, 3 days on site per week We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. In this role, you will support a wide range of contract activities, including drafting and negotiating complex terms and agreements with customers while ensuring the interests of BAE Systems are protected. You will play an important role in business-winning activities, providing commercial support throughout the bid process and ensuring all contract work aligns with the BAE Systems Operational Framework and relevant commercial processes, including Request for Bid Approval. Working closely with Procurement, you will help ensure the effective flow-down of contract requirements to suppliers, while also supporting Contract and Bid Status Reviews by providing clear updates on ongoing commercial activities. Along the way, you will act as a key contract interface for both domestic and international customers. Responsible for all contract aspects of business winning Responsible for ensuring that contract activity is undertaken in accordance with BAE Systems Operational Framework and relevant business unit commercial processes including Request for Bid Approval Responsible for delivery of commercial interface with Procurement and flow-down of commercial contract requirements Support to all Contract and Bid Status Reviews to justify, explain and clear ongoing commercial contract activities Contract interface with domestic and international customers Proven experience in commercial management within a major project or complex programme environment. Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and associated agreements with domestic and international customers. Knowledge of commercial governance frameworks and processes, including Request for Bid Approval. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Estimating, and Project Management . The SSNA Commercial Team: The SSNA programme is entering a pivotal phase of expansion, marked by the UK Programme of Record, the inclusion of an Australian partner under the tri-national AUKUS agreement, and planned investments in critical enablers to strengthen our capacity, capability, and resilience. This growth drives the need to increase our Commercial resource to develop high-quality, best-practice proposals that meet evolving customer requirements. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. LI-Hybrid