Head of Commercial

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Head of Commercial is responsible for leadership, oversight, and performance of SEA's team of commercial professionals, and commercial activities across the full lifecycle of SEA's contracts. The role reports to the Finance & Commercial Director.
 
Head of Commercial could be based at any of our sites in Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington. This role allows for flexible working alongside being at one of our sites 2-3 days a week.
 
The salary for this role is up to £95k, depending on experience.
 
What you'll be doing

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 and understoodAbout our company
 
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. 
 
What we offer
 
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
 
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 leaveFamily & 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 The skills you need 

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
 
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)