Commercial Manager

Loudwater, England, United Kingdom

12/9/2024

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial function, primarily supporting the Operational Services and Support (OSS) business segment within the UK line of business at Ultra Maritime.

This role can be based in Greenford, Loudwater or Weymouth and comes with flexible working. As the commercial lead for OSS, you will work closely with the segment Director to ensure the business strategy is translated into effective and practical commercial leadership, advice, implementation and execution of appropriate commercial agreements. In addition, you will be responsible for all commercial activities, through all aspects of the bid and project lifecycle, for a portfolio of accounts, engaging with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. Naturally, our Commercial Managers shall be engaged in drafting proposals, reviewing and negotiating bids/ contracts, adhering to internal commercial governance and management of contracts with customers.

Key Responsibilities As a Commercial Manager

• Responsible for leading and providing commercial input for tenders, preparing offers, leading negotiations, preparation and negotiation of agreements. The role will involve delivering commercial and legal input to all areas of the business thus ensuring that all commercial activities are effectively managed through life to completion.
• Preparing and evaluating responses to customer’s enquiries and Invitations to Tenders.
• Negotiating with both domestic and international customer/partner base and capturing in appropriate agreements / contracts.
• Preparing and negotiating all Commercial agreements.
• Become the “go to” point for all commercial or legal queries raised.
• Being part of a cross functional team to manage all commercial aspects to deliver programmes in a cost effective manner.
• Liaison with customers, stakeholders at both senior and working levels.
  
  

Skills, Qualification And Experience As a Commercial Manager

• To have significant commercial management experience.
• A team player with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft office packages
• Office based in Greenford, Weymouth or Loudwater with occasional UK and overseas travel as required.
  
  

Benefits on offer:

• Optional 9 day fortnight
• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).
  
  

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime