GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace designs and manufactures aerospace systems for commercial and defense aviation. Its portfolio includes airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services. Operating more than 32 manufacturing locations across 12 countries, the company supplies over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. GKN Aerospace combines large-scale manufacturing with work in advanced aerostructures, engine systems, sustainability, and aerospace innovation.

Commercial Director, Bristol (On-site)

Lead commercial strategy, risk management, bids, and customer negotiations for GKN Aerospace’s multi-site aerospace programmes in Bristol. Support compliance, cost competitiveness, and cash generation across the business.

Description

  • Lead commercial activities for a customer-focused business spanning multiple locations and integrated programme teams
  • Deliver data-led business analysis, guidance, and planning
  • Help shape and execute the company’s commercial strategy
  • Maintain compliance with statutory obligations and GKN Aerospace governance
  • Lead customer negotiations and resolve commercial claims
  • Assess and manage technical, financial, contractual, and contracting risks in new-business negotiations
  • Ensure all contracting obligations are clearly understood
  • Oversee resources responsible for commercial bids, proposals, and contract gate reviews
  • Provide management information and analysis that supports decisions, cost competitiveness, and cash generation
  • Lead, motivate, develop, and support the commercial function across programmes
  • Strengthen the commercial team’s functional skills and professional capability
  • Ensure commercial staff understand and follow export-control requirements

Requirements

  • Strong commercial and business judgement
  • Demonstrated leadership in a multi-site manufacturing environment
  • Track record of establishing effective commercial management practices
  • Confidence influencing senior stakeholders inside and outside the organisation
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to build and lead professional teams
  • Capability to serve as a strategic adviser to the Vice President
  • Experience managing complex issues and identifying opportunities

Benefits

  • Remuneration package based on experience
  • Industry-leading pension scheme with employer contributions matched at a 1:1.5 rate up to 8%
  • Life assurance worth eight times salary
  • Annual car allowance of £6,300
  • Annual fuel allowance of £1,411
  • Salary-sacrifice electric vehicle scheme with tax and National Insurance savings
  • STIP bonus opportunity of up to 36%
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours, including the option to finish at noon on Fridays
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP Clinic for employees and their immediate families
  • Collaborative and dynamic working environment
  • Training opportunities

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