Head of Commercial – Nuclear Fuels Programme in London

Head of Commercial – Nuclear Fuels Programme in London

London Full-Time 101000 - 131000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Government Commercial Function

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering high-priority defence programmes.
  • Company: Join the Ministry of Defence and be part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and performance-related pay up to 20%.
  • Other info: Based in London or Bristol with opportunities for international travel.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in national defence while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills required.

The predicted salary is between 101000 - 131000 £ per year.

Job Title

Head of Commercial – Nuclear Fuels Programme.

Location

London or Bristol.

Salary

£101,000 - £131,000. GCO Pension, T&C's and up to 20% performance related pay.

This is a pivotal time to join the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) within the Ministry of Defence. You will deliver one of the Department’s highest-priority defence programmes.

We are seeking a driven and highly capable Deputy Director to operate at pace in a demanding environment.

The role requires strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to lead and motivate a small, expert commercial team delivering complex procurement and acquisition activity.

The role is based in MOD Main Building (London) or MOD Abbey Wood (Bristol) at least four days per week, with travel between London, Bristol, Reading, and internationally as required.

The position requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or a willingness to undergo the process prior to appointment.

Closing date is before 11:55 pm on Sunday 26th July 2026.

A detailed candidate pack can be downloaded and all applications should be submitted via Civil Service Jobs.

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Government Commercial Function

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Commercial – Nuclear Fuels Programme in London

Stakeholder Management
Negotiation Skills
Leadership
Team Motivation
Procurement
Acquisition Activity
Commercial Awareness