Role Overview
Head of Commercial reports to the Finance & Commercial Director. Responsible for the leadership, oversight and performance of SEA’s team of commercial professionals, and commercial activities across the full lifecycle of SEA’s contracts.
Could be based at any of our sites in Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington, with flexible working allowing 2‑3 days a week onsite.
Salary up to £95k, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Understanding and advising on the commercial, contractual, and risk structures and ensuring that all obligations are understood and implemented by project teams.
- Leading the commercial team, setting and demonstrating the standard of excellence required and ensuring adherence to these standards. Line‑managing the team, delivering actions and outcomes.
- Developing commercially effective responses to customer requirements, managing negotiations, amendments and variations to contract documentation, ensuring that risks are identified and understood.
Qualifications
- Extensive and proven senior‑level commercial experience within the defence/security market with a track record of working on contracts up to £25m in value.
- Thorough understanding of UK Government and UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) planning, procurement and tendering.
- Relevant professional qualifications and/or a degree in a relevant discipline are advantageous.
Benefits
Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
Facilities & resources
- Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
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