Head of Commercial

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Head of Commercial

Hybrid - Telford | 37hrs per week | Full-Time

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial to join our team. As part of RBSL working for RBSL Commercial Director, having commercial responsibility for high value and strategically important Programme/s, but not limited to.

About RBSL

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

What You Will Be Doing

The Head of Commercial shall lead all commercial activities across the programmes of which they are assigned, ensuring contracts are profitable, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives of the company.

• Develop and implement the company's commercial strategy in line with business goals
• Lead, mentor, and manage the commercial team
• Support business development and bid activities
• Lead negotiations for complex, high-value defence contracts
• Ensure contracts reflect appropriate risk allocation and profitability
• Oversee contract lifecycle management (bids → execution → closure)
• Own commercial inputs into pricing, cost models, and margin control
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across programmes
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, export controls and company internal policies.
• Act as the primary commercial interface at the programme/ project level with customers and partners
• Build relationships with government clients and key suppliers
• Support dispute resolution and claims management
• Ensure adherence to defence procurement rules and internal governance
• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Implement best practices in commercial processes

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:

• Degree in business, law, finance, engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working with defence customers or large prime contractors
• Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organisational and corporate environment
• Practical 'hands on' attitude with the ability to operate independently

Desirable:

• SSRO experience desirable
• Export market experience
• Knowledge of the UK MoD process and procedures

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free access to onsite gym

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.