Head of Commercial

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORHead of Commercial Hybrid - Telford | 37hrs per week | Full-Time We now have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial to join our team. As part of RBSL working for RBSL Commercial Director, having commercial responsibility for high value and strategically important Programme/s, but not limited to.

About RBSLRheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

What You Will Be Doing The Head of Commercial shall lead all commercial activities across the programmes of which they are assigned, ensuring contracts are profitable, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives of the company.

Develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy in line with business goals

Lead, mentor, and manage the commercial team Support business development and bid activities

Lead negotiations for complex, high-value defence contracts

Ensure contracts reflect appropriate risk allocation and profitability

Oversee contract lifecycle management (bids execution closure)
Own commercial inputs into pricing, cost models, and margin control

Identify and mitigate commercial risks across programmes

Ensure compliance with government regulations, export controls and company internal policies.

Act as the primary commercial interface at the programme/ project level with customers and partners

Build relationships with government clients and key suppliers

Support dispute resolution and claims management

Ensure adherence to defence procurement rules and internal governance

Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance

Implement best practices in commercial processes

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE Essential:

Degree in business, law, finance, engineering, or equivalent

Experience working with defence customers or large prime contractors

Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organisational and corporate environment

Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

Desirable:

SSRO experience desirable

Export market experience

Knowledge of the UK MoD process and procedures

WHAT WE OFFER YOURBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership  addition, RBSL offer:

Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates

Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
37 hours over 4.5 days working week Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance cover5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Health cash plan Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes

Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback

Long Service rewards with additional holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Free access to onsite gym CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person:
Iwona Kurpiewska
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