Senior Commercial Executive

A Great Opportunity acting as the focal point for MBDA UK for all commercial matters, providing strong leadership for the commercial function Salary

Circa £80,000 depending on experience

2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening Commercial across MBDA UK, working collaboratively with senior leaders, project teams and customers to support the continued growth and success of the business.

As a senior commercial leader, you will act as the focal point for commercial and contractual matters within MBDA UK, providing strategic leadership and commercial expertise across assigned projects. You will help shape commercial strategies, navigate complex contractual challenges and identify opportunities that support both successful programme delivery and MBDA's wider commercial objectives.

A key part of the role will be developing our people and strengthening commercial capability across the organisation. You will lead and support Commercial teams to build expertise, promote professional standards and create an environment where people can develop.

You will work closely with customers on complex commercial matters, balancing commercial opportunity, risk and strategic considerations to enable high-performing delivery.

Within your delegated authority, you will provide commercial assurance and authorisation across bids, contracts and functional activities.

Please note whilst this role can be based in Bristol, due to the nature of the role it will require frequent travel to MBDA's Stevenage site

• Ensuring, in conjunction with Head of Commercial and VP Commercial, that MBDA's Commercial interests are safeguarded during all phases of contracts.
• In conjunction with Head of Commercial direct team and project stakeholders, devise appropriate strategies for the resolution of contractual disputes and maximise opportunities
• Ensure assigned Project Teams and direct reports understand the requirements accepted by MBDA UK in UK contract terms, particularly in relation to:
  • Single Source Pricing Regulations
  • Defcons
  • Intellectual Property
  • Cyber Security
  • Non-standard terms – e.g. liabilities and indemnities
  • Commercial risk

• To provide Commercial rigour in allocated programmes with respect to establishing clear baselines, with adherence to cost and schedule going forwards.
• Ensuring bids are submitted on time and to an acceptable quality.
• Ensuring the negotiation of contract/amendments are conducted in a manner which safeguards the business interests of MBDA.
• Ensuring that such contract/amendments are executed successfully and that all of MBDA's obligations are understood and met.

We are looking for an experienced commercial leader who can combine strong technical expertise with the ability to influence, collaborate and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

• Experience of leading commercial teams or a commercial function, with a strong focus on people leadership, development and capability building.
• Broad commercial experience across activities such as bidding, contract management, legal matters, export control, cost and pricing.
• Experience of working with complex contracts and commercial environments. Defence experience, or experience with UK DEFCON contracting and Single Source Pricing Regulations, would be…