Commercial Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (3 days per week onsite). We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—let's discuss the options that work best for you!

Salary: Starting at £55,000+, based on your skills and experience.

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our contract activities. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Contract Support: Draft and negotiate complex terms and conditions, ensuring BAE Systems' interests are safeguarded.
• Business Winning: Oversee all contract aspects related to securing new business.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure all contract activities align with BAE Systems' Operational Framework and commercial processes.
• Collaboration: Act as the commercial interface with Procurement, ensuring smooth flow-down of contract requirements.
• Status Reviews: Support Contract and Bid Status Reviews to clarify ongoing commercial activities.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with both domestic and international customers.

We’re looking for someone who brings the following:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Law.
• Proven track record in commercial management within major projects or complex programs.
• Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing intricate contracts with various stakeholders.
• A strong grasp of bid management processes and experience in business-winning activities.
• Familiarity with commercial governance frameworks, including Request for Bid Approval.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Estimating, and Project Management.

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The SSNR programme is entering an exciting phase of expansion, driven by the UK Programme of Record and the inclusion of an Australian partner under the AUKUS agreement. This growth necessitates the establishment of a dedicated bid management function to create high-quality proposals that meet evolving customer needs. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of our bid and contracting strategy!

Here, you can truly make a difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

4th February 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!

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