Senior Commercial Manager

<h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.<span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <div> <p>Helsing is building its commercial function to support complex, high-stakes defence campaigns across the UK. As Senior Commercial Manager, you will develop and deliver a commercial strategy aligned with Campaign Leads, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring Helsing is positioned to win UK defence contracts. You will own commercial negotiations and processes with key partners and suppliers, drawing on deep knowledge of MoD procurement frameworks to drive sound, mission-aligned outcomes. Based in London or the Bristol area, you will work within a cross-functional team and play a central role in shaping how Helsing engages with the UK defence market.</p> </div> <h2><strong>The day-to-day</strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p>Develop and own a commercial strategy that supports active UK defence campaigns, working in close partnership with Campaign Leads, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure commercial positioning is coherent and well-founded</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations with defence partners and suppliers, structuring agreements that protect Helsing's interests and accelerate programme delivery</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage UK defence tender processes from initiation to award, ensuring full compliance with MoD procurement frameworks and internal governance requirements</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide commercial guidance across cross-functional teams, translating complex procurement requirements into cl