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Commercial Director

Helsing· Government Affairs
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Hybrid (London)full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior commercial leader to devise and implement a strategic engagement framework with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&S, bridging defence procurement and a fast-moving technology company to win major UK defence programmes.

Responsibilities

  • Devise and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&S, creating the conditions for Helsing to secure major UK defence programmes
  • Build and activate a senior network across UK and allied defence procurement organisations, aligning requirements, timelines, and procurement structures at earliest stage
  • Collaborate with Campaign Leads and senior leadership to ensure procurement strategy is integrated with Helsing's commercial objectives and mission priorities
  • Represent Helsing at senior-level forums, bilateral engagements, and industry events, as a credible voice across procurement and technology communities
  • Develop internal frameworks and guidance to navigate MoD procurement cycles effectively, reducing friction and increasing readiness for major opportunities

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable track record of shaping or delivering major UK defence procurement programmes at a senior level
  • Established network within DE&S, the National Armaments Director Group, or equivalent defence procurement bodies
  • Experience at the interface of government procurement and industry
  • Ability to translate complex procurement landscapes into clear strategic priorities for a technical and commercially focused leadership team
  • Led or contributed significantly to defence engagement strategies including stakeholder mapping, positioning, and relationship management

Skills

Required:Defence procurement leadershipStakeholder mapping and relationship managementStrategic communication to leadership

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: regular 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 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

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