A bit about us

Amiosec is an exciting and growing UK technology company with innovation, agility, and state of the art technology at its core. We work in partnerships with UK government customers and commercial providers to deliver research, technology, products, and services in the communications security sector.

NOTE: Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate UK security clearance.

About the role

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team in Tewkesbury. Reporting directly to our Commercial Director, this role will manage commercial support to operational activities to ensure the financial and commercial interests of the Company are optimised. The management of financial targets, ensuring contractual obligations are met, and associated risks are managed effectively are key functions of this role.

Duties Include:

• Provide support and guidance to the business regarding pricing, terms and conditions, and general commercial issues, including the review and assurance of financial statements.
• Provide key pro-active support to the Commercial Director and the rest of the Management Team.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are followed, consistently across the business and improved where necessary.
• Challenge Project Managers with respect to project controls, progress, variations, risk management, and cost forecasting, supporting them to attain their goals.
• Ensure financial and resource forecasts are properly constructed and achieved.
• Support and lead commercial discussions, bids and negotiations with customers and support the Supply Chain/Purchasing function in strategic procurement activities.
• Negotiate and agree Terms and Conditions of Contract, Non-Disclosure Agreements together with Framework/Short Form Contracts and other Agreements as necessary, in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation

What you'll need:

• Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a similar role is essential, ideally in an organisation supplying services in either the Cyber, Aerospace, Defence or High Technology Sectors.
• Experience and ability to make considered judgements about the overall impact on the business, and its people, of potential issues.
• Experience of identifying and managing commercial risk.
• A robust understanding of commercial principals, best practice, and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of contractual and legal frameworks and negotiating contract terms within them.
• An understanding of the Cyber, Defence or High Technology Sectors and the associated communications landscape, with some awareness of international competitors and partners.

Desirables:

• Experience in working with major UK Defence primes and HMG Agencies

Why Work at Amiosec?

At Amiosec, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Insurance - X4 Salary
• Private Health Care scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Company Pension, matched up to 10%
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight, with every other Friday off
• 2:30pm finish on Fridays
• Flexible home working policy
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
• Option to buy an additional 37.5 holiday hours
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Coffee & Cake mornings every fortnight
• EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Team Away Days

Additional perks:

• Free on-site parking
• Free Flu Vaccination
• Casual dress code
• Free fruit in the office
• Health & Wellbeing program

Amiosec is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that our current and future colleagues, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make.

This role / position description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically at the Company’s discretion.