Average Commercial Manager salary in Cheltenham

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Customer & Commercial Director to join their team. This permanent position represents a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Sales, Operational, and Finance teams to maximise commercial opportunities and maintain high levels of Customer Satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Customer Support Management: planning, relationships, quotes, invoicing, and overdue payment management following contract awardSupply Chain Responsibility: Direct Material Purchasing, subcontracting, and LogisticsRotable/Asset Management: identification of Gear Purchases, tear down, part liquidations/sales, and Rotable CapexCosting responsibility to support Major Bids/Customer RFPsIndirect Purchasing/contract management responsibility for the siteManagement of site costings (pre-contract) and analysis for pricing requests through the Sales organisationLead all Business Development related to Military/Regional activity from RFP, contract negotiations to sales support managementLead, mentor, and continue developing the Customer Support, Logistic, and Purchasing teams Job Requirements: Capacity to develop long-term commercial and customer service strategies aligned with company objectivesPositive and proactive approach to challenges and change managementSystematic problem solver with the ability to implement solutionsBusiness acumen and financial awareness essentialStrong negotiation skills with experience in closing contracts with customers and suppliersAbility to manage and organise multiple projects/tasks simultaneouslyExcellent communication skills to present effective and persuasive argumentsExperience in the Aerospace sector preferred, MRO experience a bonusPrior management experience in a customer service or commercial management capacityWillingness to travel as necessary (predominantly Europe) Benefits: Early finish on Fridays. 4 days in the office 1 from home. 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell daysAnnual generous bonus and share scheme optionsGenerous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributionsOnsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilitiesFlexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits Our client is committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and understands that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. If you have the skills and experience relevant to this role, we encourage you to apply. Join our client and discover what could be achieved, together. Apply now to join a dynamic and innovative team in the aerospace sector.

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven business? We’re partnering exclusively with a dynamic renewable energy company that’s expanding its in-house legal team—and this could be your next big move! Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid, with occasional London travel) Experience: 2+ years in corporate or property lawWhat You’ll DoSupport M&A, finance transactions, and property acquisitionsConduct legal title assessments and produce full title reportsDraft and negotiate contracts (NDAs, option agreements, easements, licences, etc.)Prepare board minutes, approval requests, and Companies House filingsManage legal registers, data rooms, and internal systems (e.g., SharePoint)Review and appraise risks in major project contractsProvide legal research and general administrative supportWhat We’re Looking For2+ years’ paralegal experience (corporate or property law)Strong drafting, communication, and organisational skillsProactive, detail-oriented, and commercially awareAble to manage competing priorities and work independentlyPerks & Benefits Competitive salary bonus Private medical, pension, life assurance Enhanced parental leave Cycle to work scheme & gym membership 25 days holiday bank holidays Training & development support This is your chance to join a mission-led company making a real difference in the renewable energy sector. Work with a supportive legal team, grow your career, and contribute to a greener future. Please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) to learn more or share these details with someone that might be interested!

Senior Commercial Manager (Construction)Location: Gloucestershire Salary: Competitive + BenefitsAre you ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity with an SME that boasts a huge industry presence? If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a passion for driving success, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Working as part of a close-knit team of 8, including Buyers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Leads, you will lead a team of 5 direct reports, all with substantial commercial management experience and a background in the commercial construction industry. This is a hands-on role, and the successful candidate must have experience in managing complex, large commercial projects, along with a thorough understanding of NEC4 contracts. Key Responsibilities: Manage costs and risks on critical projects to ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements.Lead and motivate a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, fostering development and optimising performance.Review tenders, manage variations, and ensure strict contract compliance.Monitor project costs, oversee payment processes, and undertake site visits to assess progress.Take the Commercial Lead role on major technical infrastructure projects, liaising with key stakeholders.Manage sub-contractor and client relationships, ensuring efficient project delivery.Develop cost templates, monitor cost movements, and update estimating templates.Collaborate with the Head of Commercial to implement process improvements. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in managing commercial operations, particularly within the construction industry (essential).In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts and commercial management practices.Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to engage with clients confidently.A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying opportunities for improvement.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that prides itself on delivering excellence in all that they do. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Commercial and will be seen as a key member of the team - their right-hand person!.If you have a commercial mindset and enjoy managing large-scale technical construction projects, while making a real impact within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your commercial management career!Please note: Unfortunately only candidates with prior experience in commercial construction management and NEC4 contracts will be considered. This role will be office based with occasional site visits and meetings at various sites - this is not a WFH role. To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly. Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for. As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a "virtual meeting" with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.