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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join a leading engineering and defence organisation, taking ownership of the full commercial lifecycle across complex UK defence contracts. This is a key position responsible for supporting business growth through bid leadership, contract negotiation, commercial governance and stakeholder management, ensuring successful delivery from initial opportunity through to contract closure.Reporting into the Commercial leadership team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and customers, leading commercial activities across multiple programmes while providing guidance to junior members of the team.Key Responsibilities:Lead the commercial aspects of the full route to contract, from bid qualification through to contract award.Take ownership of the commercial input into bids, including pricing strategy, proposals, terms and conditions and contractual documentation.Negotiate contracts, agreements and commercial arrangements with customers, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including amendments, deliverables, compliance, document control and contract closure.Identify commercial risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies alongside cross-functional teams.Ensure contractual compliance with applicable legislation, governance and defence industry regulations, including export control requirements where applicable.Act as the primary commercial interface for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving commercial issues and providing contractual guidance.Produce regular commercial reports, highlighting contract performance, risks and key business updates.Support the resolution of contractual disputes in collaboration with legal and wider business functions.Provide leadership and mentoring to junior commercial professionals whilst contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate would have:Experience working within a commercial function in a defence or similarly regulated environment.Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation and commercial governance.Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously within a fast-paced project environment.Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.The ability to build effective working relationships with customers and cross-functional teams.A strategic mindset with the ability to support business growth and innovation.Leadership or line management experience.Knowledge of MoD contracting structures, including DEFCONs and QDCs, would be advantageous.The ideal candidate must have:Proven commercial contract management experience across the full contract lifecycle.Experience leading commercial activities during competitive bid and proposal stages.Strong contract negotiation skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.The ability to work autonomously whilst managing competing priorities.Eligibility to successfully obtain the required security clearance.This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:Annual company bonus.Excellent pension contribution scheme.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced parental leave package.Subsidised on-site meals.Free on-site parking.Excellent career development and progression opportunities.If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.TPBN1_UKTJ

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? This role is in our Plant & Fleet department, our Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs, offering hire solutions that are commercially effective, reliable, safe and compliant. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? As Transport & Logistics Supervisor , you will be responsible for the day-to-day Transport Operation of drivers in the South, route planning plant and equipment logistics, and transport administration activities. Working closely with the National Rental Operations Manager, you will drive high standards of safety, compliance, and operational performance, whilst supporting the development and wellbeing of the driver team and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise and support a team of drivers, providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and performance management. Plan, schedule, and optimise driver routes and workloads to ensure operational efficiency and customer service targets are achieved. Manage third-party haulage providers, ensuring compliance with Service levels agreements, Risk Assessments and Method Statements and company Health & Safety procedures and standards. Monitor transport activities and equipment movements, proactively resolving delivery issues, failed collections, and service disruptions. Carry out driver SHEQ audits, gate checks, and vehicle compliance inspections to ensure adherence to company and legislative requirements. Maintain compliance of load restraint equipment, including straps, chains, and wheel chocks, ensuring inspection records remain up to date. Oversee driver compliance activities, including licence checks, eyesight assessments, training records, and company policy requirements to maintain a competent and engaged workforce. Manage reported vehicle and equipment defects, coordinating repairs with HGV Maintenance teams Review and process driver timesheets, ensuring compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and payroll requirements. Lead driver investigations, incident reviews, disciplinary processes, and return-to-work discussions in line with company policies. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transport efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. What You'll Bring Experience within the Transport, Logistics industry in a supervisory, coordinator or team leadership role. Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Strong understanding of transport planning, driver management, and logistics operations. Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate, and manage teams effectively Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and transport, fleet, or hire management systems. A proactive and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays Discretionary annual bonus Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and employee benefits through our online rewards platform In addition, this role offers; Private health care Discretionary bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroup TPBN1_UKTJ

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading defence organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager for an initial 12 month contract. Responsible for the full Route to Contract, including being the driving force during the Bidding process, ensuring cross functional working to delive

Account Manager This is a vibrant and busy company who are looking for hungry, go getting and self-motivated Account Managers to join their sales and account management team. This is about developing existing business with your customers and having the ability to pick up on buying signals from them, as well as finding out about new projects and builds, as well as other key contacts within the business. This is about being proactive and building customer rapport, so that the customer thinks of you as their main supplier, rather than one of your competitors. Customer relationships are at the forefront of everything you do! You will be rewarded with a generous commission scheme and team bonuses, so this is a fantastic opportunity to make money! The ideal person will have worked in a sales or business development environment previously, plus have strong B2B account management experience. The aim of this role is to ensure the smooth running of your individual accounts maintaining customer satisfaction and retention at all times. You will have administrative support assisting you with your day-to-day duties; however, this is still a very heavily based admin role. Key Responsibilities of Account Manager This role is the main contact point for customers and is often the most used route of communication for customers and suppliers. The position manages the supply and product into the business, through the business and eventually onto the customer Purchasing and attention to QA requirements are vital skills Sound administrative skills are a must Driven by targets and bonus earnings is also a must Sound administrative skills are a must Key Requirements for Account Manager You must be a great team player, collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a great team working atmosphere Confident communication skills Effective selfmanagement and self-motivation Clarity on workloads and priorities Decision-making on margins and supplier choice Communication and detailed reports for the external sales contact Commercial awareness Customer service Comfortable with a range of software packages Relationship building ability with customers and suppliers alike Competitiveness Familiarity with electronic components or the electronics distribution industry is an advantage but not essential. A good grasp of maths and IT skills is a big advantage Clear communication is essential Comfortable with a customer facing scenario A desire to please and exceed customer expectation No experience in the electronics industry required (although a benefit) but past experience in sales, administrative issues and customer service a benefit Must Haves for successful Account Manager Comfortable on the telephone in front of others Excellent communication skills Competitive and driven by targets Attention to detail Good Excel/Word skills Accuracy of written communication Can happily work alone What we offer: Competitive basic salary - £35,000 - £40,000 plus commission and Team bonus (after 3 months) Pension 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down Virtual Care GP Service Onsite Gym equipment A supportive and inclusive working environment within a global organisation. Opportunities for professional development and career progression in time. If this is of interest and you have the relevant skillset listed above, we would love to hear from you! Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Commercial Manager (Contracts) Location: Hertfordshire Sector: Defence Job Type: Hybrid, Perm The Role Lead the full lifecycle of complex commercial contracts from bid strategy and negotiation through to delivery and close-out. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, drive successful bids, manage contract performance, and ensure compliance across defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Own the route-to-contract: bidding, pricing strategy, proposals, and negotiations Manage and optimise contracts through delivery and closure Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities Act as the commercial lead with customers and internal teams Ensure compliance with defence regulations and governance Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership What We’re Looking For Proven commercial/contract management experience Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills Ability to manage multiple complex contracts Leadership experience and strong stakeholder engagement Experience working in a highly regulated/high complexity environment What’s on Offer Competitive salary Bonus up to 21% Competitive pension Flexible working options Excellent onsite facilities * & MORE Please note that candidates must be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance

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