Head of Commercial

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Job Title: Head of Commercial

Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF64169

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Commercial at our Bristol site.

The role

As a Head of Commercial, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. The role offers a wide variety of development and personal growth opportunities. We are looking for people who are not afraid of responsibility, who can challenge the norm, raise the bar, and work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders, and partners to achieve the best commercial position possible.

Day-to-day, you'll support our drive to transform Mission Systems by delivering innovative and pragmatic commercial solutions for our customers and our business.

• Conduct pricing activities and dynamic contractual risk assessments
• Support tender and organic growth activities at every level to achieve our customer's mission
• Manage existing contracts
• Undertake negotiations

This role is full time, 37 hours per week, based at Bristol.

Essential experience of the Head of Commercial

• Experienced commercial individual with a track record in bidding for, negotiating, and managing complex and/or highly strategic contracts
• Commercial and contracts experience with a demonstrable track record of owning and delivering pre- and post-contract activities
• Experience in defining, driving, and overseeing commercial and contract governance
• Ability to identify and implement pragmatic commercial solutions to achieve win-win outcomes

Qualifications for the Head of Commercial

• Ideally qualified to degree level or equivalent, achieved through extensive and successful experience

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions, which may be affected by your nationality, citizenship, and residency history. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting .

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave
• Holiday Trading, allowing employees to buy or sell additional leave, open from February to March annually
• 'Be Kind Day'-one paid day per year for volunteering
• Development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing support program

Babcock International

For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. We are committed to being a sustainable, adaptable, and inclusive employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email with the subject 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We welcome flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss alternative working patterns during the interview process.