Deputy Commercial Head – MOD Air Commercial Major Projects

This position falls within the Air Commercial Major Projects and Procurements Team, responsible for handling procurements exceeding £20 million and up to 1bn within the current portfolio. This includes developing a solid commercial strategy aligned with the Treasury Green Book, formulating tender documents, engaging in negotiations, and meeting requirements. The role demands adept management of stakeholders, complex intergovernmental relationships, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of activities on behalf of the RAF.

The focus is on commercial delivery and the complete procurement lifecycle of services. You will use your commercial skills to drive innovative outcomes, ensure value for money, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the delivery process. As the Commercial Lead, you will oversee key commercial activities supporting the achievement of objectives and ensuring benefits are realised.

You will collaborate closely with project and programme teams while establishing extensive networks across Defence, Government, and Industry. Developing a detailed understanding of strategic commercial risks and opportunities relevant to your market and area of responsibility will be crucial. Your efforts will help Air Command achieve greater value and reduced lead times through consistent, efficient, and effective contracting approaches.

As part of the Air Commercial Senior Management Team, beyond your immediate responsibilities, you will also take on an important leadership role within Air Commercial. This includes supporting ongoing commercial transformation within Air Command and MOD and contributing to broader government commercial initiatives.

Locations

The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace. Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance. This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.