Deputy Commercial Manager

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Deputy Commercial Manager at our Haslar site, 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 Deputy Commercial Manager, you will work within the UK Defence arm of the business, providing commercial and contracts advice and support within multi-disciplined Integrated Delivery Teams (IDT). This strategy will contribute to our Business Winning and should include all aspects of legal (T’s and C’s), pricing, Intellectual Property, in addition to contributing to effective and efficient contractual management of contracts within the portfolio.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working within the Maritime and Land area, specifically for Platform Design and Life Support IDT. This delivery team supports shaping the future of ships and submarines by delivering outstanding maritime services globally. The Platform Design and Life Support IDT is a centre of excellence for naval architecture, hydromechanics, structures & survivability, and maritime life support. Our goal is to support our customers with solutions to their Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Life Support, and Software needs by maximising our core work combined with diversifying and growing into adjacent commercial business streams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial and contractual support including customer bidding and contracting, advising on export and import control (in support of our trade solutions team), risk management, change control, contract and document drafting, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrating general commercial acumen on tenders and contracts which are typically non-standard, of medium to high complexity, or supporting senior commercial staff on major projects or new business campaigns.
• Being a member of a dynamic commercial and contracts management team, reporting to an experienced Commercial lead, where your hard work and professional experience will be expected to generate innovative commercial solutions.
• Supporting contract management activities as part of your role, which may include engagement with any phase of the contract lifecycle. You will manage relevant post-contract processes, ensuring continued customer satisfaction.

Essential experience of the Deputy Commercial Manager:

• An accountable self-starter.
• A motivated learner.
• Active Security Clearance.

Essential qualifications for the Deputy Commercial Manager:

• Accredited to IACCM (WCC) Advanced Practitioner status or higher, or MCIPS qualified, with around 5 years of practical experience in a commercial role.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Haslar. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey.

• 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 being completed. 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, which mean 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.