Head of Commercial

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Head of Commercial
Location: Bristol Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF69989

Lead the Future of Defence and Aerospace

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Head of Commercial at Ashton House Bristol.

The role
As a Head of Commercial youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. Youll lead a dynamic team manage complex contracts and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure we achieve the best possible commercial outcomes. This is your opportunity to challenge the norm raise the bar and accelerate your career in a fast-paced transformative environment.

Day-to-day youll be at the forefront of shaping commercial strategies that drive innovation and success across our Mission Systems business. This is a pivotal role where youll influence high-profile projects including Skynet and deliver pragmatic solutions that make a real difference to national security and our customers missions.

Leading and driving contract management and governance across Mission Systems
Negotiating and pricing activities to support growth opportunities
Developing and implementing commercial strategies for success
Acting as the senior commercial point of contact for the business
Mentoring and guiding commercial and delivery teams to share best practice

This role is full time 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Head of Commercial

Proven leadership in contract management across the full lifecycle
Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify innovative solutions
Experience creating proposals for new and organic growth opportunities
Ability to thrive under pressure and meet critical deadlines
Skilled in senior-level relationship management with customers and stakeholders

Qualifications for the Head of Commercial

Ideally degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering Business Law or Accountancy
Professional qualifications such as MCIPS IACCM or PGCCM - Desirable

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

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance
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 special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/12/2025

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Job Title: Head of CommercialLocation: Bristol Hybrid Working ArrangementsCompensation: Competitive BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF69989Lead the Future of Defence and AerospaceAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you...