Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Filton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: From £70,000 – £87,000 depending on experience with executive car allowance and benefits on top

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Senior Commercial Manager within the Integrated Combat System Team, you will lead the overall commercial strategy, senior negotiations and governance across complex, high‑value defence programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will drive commercial excellence whilst guiding a team of experienced professionals to achieve business objectives.

You will build strong strategic relationships, navigate a complex defence environment and demonstrate commercial acumen, stakeholder alignment and people focused leadership.

Core duties:

• You will oversee the development and implementation of commercial strategies in line with business and customer objectives
• You will influence and manage multiple senior stakeholders across functional areas including external customers and partners
• You will be leading commercial negotiations, ensuring optimal contractual outcomes that balance risk, value and long term business relationships
• You will inspire, lead and mentor a team of experienced commercial professionals, whilst fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• You will be responsible for maintaining commercial integrity through strong governance and adherence to both company and regulatory requirements

Essential Skills:

• You will need a proven track record in the management of senior commercial contracts
• You will need to have gained extensive experience negotiating and managing high value contracts and long-term partnerships
• You will hold prior demonstrated success in building, leading and motivating high performing teams
• You will be required to have a deep understanding of defence contracting frameworks

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

Here in the team, we provide start to end service designing, procuring, producing and integrating key equipment for submarines. This is done whilst maintaining CASD through the maintenance and upgrade of combat systems, while providing Whole boat Submarine Support Services across all classes throughout the lifecycle. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 9th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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