Commercial Manager

Company: Rubicon Recruitment
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Location: Dorchester
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Commercial Manager – Dorchester

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Contract law, commercial risk, complex negotiations, this role puts your analytical mind to work every day. You’ll lead the commercial input on high-value bids, shaping the risk and reward balance from the outset. This is a role built on precision, structure, and being trusted to get the detail right.

As a Commercial Manager, you will benefit from:

Office based with Fridays worked from homeA permanent role with genuine scope for career developmentThe chance to specialise within the defence sectorA structured, supportive environment where high standards are valuedExposure to complex, high-value contracts across UK and export marketsAs a Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Leading the commercial input into bids and proposals to develop a suitable risk and reward balanceLeading contract negotiations with customers and key partnersProviding a contract management service, ensuring performance aligns with contractual requirementsIdentifying and reporting key obligations, liabilities and risks to the businessApplying company policies and procedures throughout the bid, negotiation and contract lifecycleMaintaining contractual records, correspondence and key decision documentationAs a Commercial Manager, your experience will include:

A significant record of commercial management, ideally within the defence sector, across UK and/or export marketsDrafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including terms and conditions, NDAs, MoUs, teaming and licence agreementsStructuring, managing and closing complex negotiationsA strong understanding of contract law and compliance and regulatory frameworksA relevant degree, and ideally membership of a professional body such as IACCM or WC&C, would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex commercial issuesIf you’re looking for a Commercial Manager role where your expertise is genuinely relied on and there’s real room to grow, this could be the next step. xwwtmva Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made……

Posted: September 23rd, 2026