Head of Commercial
Our Wimborne Curtiss Wright facility is looking for a Head of Commercial to join their team! In this role, you will lead the Commercial community to ensure delivery of all commercial activities in line with budget and the strategic plan. Critically, the Head of Commercial shall ensure that appropriate processes are implemented to ensure that commercial risk is minimized or eliminated in line with legislation and corporate governance. The Head of Commercial is a member of the Energy UK Senior Management Team.
Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Create and implement best practice commercial vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
• Ensure that commercial strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of safety, price, quality and delivery targets and which will enable the company to function and compete effectively in the market
• Determine, set and deliver goals and objectives for the department in line with the company’s strategic aims and objectives
• Ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are established, used and developed, to deliver best practice in commercial management
• Ensure contract acceptance reviews are regularly and effectively conducted to drive, plan, monitor and control the acceptance of orders in line with legislation and corporate governance
• Escalate and manage commercial opportunities and vulnerabilities
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Manage import/export activities to ensure timely delivery of orders
• Constantly promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities

What You Bring:

• Applicants must be able to obtain a suitable UKSV security clearance.
• Security contractual compliance will require incumbents must be a sole British Citizen.
• Detailed knowledge of import/export legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing multi-disciplined teams.
• Detailed knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Proven experience of bid management/bid support.
• Strategic thinker with clear analytical skills and the ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities.
• Commercially and financially astute.
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results.
• The ability to analyse problems and recommend a course of action.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals.
• A Team Player, with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, and a flexible approach to work.
• Quick to adapt and learn new working practices, procedures, processes, and systems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and make decisions.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• First class communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.

Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Ultra Energy, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our
Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact
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