Senior Assistant Commercial Manager

Van Arendonk Makelaardij; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Assistant Commercial Manager. This role focuses on providing commercial support, contributing to business strategies, and managing contracts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and strong negotiation skills. With hybrid working options available, this position offers a unique opportunity to join an innovative team focused on the future of technology.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health cash plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated general commercial acumen on a variety of contracts.
• Experience supporting negotiations.
• Skilled in influencing pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support across diverse business portfolio.
• Contribute to Business Winning strategy including legal aspects and pricing.
• Manage project portfolio independently.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Pricing strategy influence

Education

University degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience

IACCM (WCC) member status or MCIPS qualification

Job description

Senior Assistant Commercial Manager

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At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Assistant Commercial Manager, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Assistant Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial support across a diverse Business Portfolio or across multi‑disciplined Integrated Capture / Delivery Teams as required in accordance with the established commercial strategy.

Day‑to‑day you will contribute to our Business Winning strategy, which includes all aspects of legal (Terms and Conditions), pricing, intellectual property, negotiation, and effective contractual management of contracts within the portfolio.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Responsible for all aspects of commercial support including customer bidding and contracting, risk management, change control, contract and document drafting, and dispute resolution.
• Use commercial acumen on tenders and a variety of contracts, ranging from standard to typically non‑standard, of medium to higher complexity, or supporting senior commercial staff on major projects or campaigns.
• Manage your own project portfolio.

Essential Experience Of The Senior Assistant Commercial Manager

• Demonstrated general commercial acumen on tenders and a variety of contracts, ranging from standard to typically non‑standard, of medium to higher complexity, or supporting senior commercial staff on major projects or campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting negotiations.
• Good experience influencing pricing strategy (pay, performance and incentivisation).

Essential Qualifications For The Senior Assistant Commercial Manager

• Holds a university degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience in a relevant role.
• Accredited to, or willing to work towards IACCM (WCC) member status or higher, or MCIPS qualified.

We value difference and do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at any of our main UK locations. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Multi‑Site

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications, helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. Our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges drive our success.

As a QinetiQ employee, you will experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences collaborate widely and openly. Through effective teamwork and a culture of inclusion, you will discover new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions; factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.