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Senior Commercial Manager

Helsing· Campaigns & Programmes
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Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Defense AI company Helsing seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to develop and deliver a UK defence campaigns commercial strategy, lead negotiations, manage tender processes, and provide commercial guidance across cross-functional teams from London or the Bristol area.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own a commercial strategy that supports active UK defence campaigns, working with Campaign Leads, Finance, and senior leadership.
  • Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations with defence partners and suppliers, structuring agreements that protect Helsing's interests and accelerate programme delivery.
  • Manage UK defence tender processes from initiation to award, ensuring full compliance with MoD procurement frameworks and internal governance requirements.
  • Provide commercial guidance across cross-functional teams, translating complex procurement requirements into clear, actionable advice.
  • Monitor the UK defence commercial landscape, identifying emerging opportunities and risks and feeding insight into Helsing's broader campaign and growth strategy.

Qualifications

  • Have built and led commercial strategies within the UK defence sector, with direct experience of MoD tender and contracting processes.
  • Have held a commercial role within or alongside a UK defence procurement agency, such as DE&S or the SDA.
  • Have led complex, multi-stakeholder commercial negotiations and can demonstrate tangible outcomes from those engagements.
  • Can operate fluently across government and industry environments, adapting communication style and approach to suit each audience.
  • Can translate broad campaign objectives into structured commercial plans that align finance, legal, and operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Sep 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

Helsing | Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies

AI for electronic warfareAI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systemsAutonomous air dominanceMass defence manufacturingRecce strike softwareUnderwater autonomous massliquid-ai-recruiting-target
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