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Holt Executive is partnering with a leading technology innovator in search of a Commercial Contracts Manager. This role is crucial for safeguarding the company’s financial interests by effectively managing contracts, mitigating risks, and offering strategic commercial guidance across the business.

As the Commercial Contracts Manager, you will be at the forefront of commercial negotiations, responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, while keeping stakeholders informed of key terms, potential risks, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Contracts Manager:

• Evaluate and Analyse Proposals: Assess customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Tenders, providing insightful input to key stakeholders, including programme management, engineering, quality, subcontracts, and procurement teams.
• Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and oversee all commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Risk and Performance Management: Oversee contracts from inception to completion, including risk management, performance tracking, and payment approvals.
• Pre-Project Negotiations: Handle pre-project agreements, such as confidentiality and teaming agreements.
• Contract Implementation: Ensure key contract terms are understood and applied throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address commercial risks in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Reporting: Provide regular commercial updates through weekly and monthly reports.
• Legal Compliance: Stay informed on relevant international laws and regulations.
• Customer Communication: Serve as the primary contact for customer communications related to proposals, contract changes, and terminations.
• Represent the company in client and supplier meetings, which may involve international travel.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Commercial Contracts Manager:
Essential:

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record.
• Keen awareness of commercial risks.
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing and negotiating contract terms within a commercial setting.
• Experience managing both customer and subcontractor contracts.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Experience in dispute resolution.

Desired:

• Experience working with diverse customers across various jurisdictions, with a particular advantage given to experience in U.S. contracting.
• Membership in IACCM or a similar organisation is a plus.

If your skills and experience align with this exciting Commercial Contracts Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology innovator in search of a Subcontracts Manager – Commercial. This role is vital for driving the success of their growing Commercial Solutions unit by overseeing all supplier agreements.

As the Subcontracts Manager – Commercial you will partner with stakeholders to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, and collaborate with leadership to define and achieve strategic supply chain goals.

Key Responsibilities for the Subcontracts Manager – Commercial:

• Own the entire Subcontract Management process for Commercial Solutions (from initial stages to completion).
• Develop strategies, negotiate terms & conditions with stakeholders.
• Manage contract execution, finalise agreements, oversee changes & risks, monitor renewals, and ensure timely close-outs.
• Manage diverse agreements across UK, USA, and international locations.
• Provide clear subcontract status reports to management with timely data analysis.
• Solve complex agreement challenges with innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gain business insights and optimise contracts.
• Proactively manage risks related to performance and pricing in long-term agreements.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 20%) for face-to-face negotiations and supplier engagement.

 
Key Skills & Essential Experience for the Subcontracts Manager – Commercial:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of subcontracts/contracts/supply chain experience, OR Graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of subcontracts/contracts/supply chain related experience.
• Significant Experience Negotiating and Managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers within the UK.
• Strong project management skills.
• NCMA certification is a plus.

 
If your skills and experience match this Subcontracts Manager – Commercial opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Bring Your Passion for Space!
Our client based in Luxembourg is focused on developing advanced robotic systems and mechanisms for the future space economy. From in-space satellite servicing and Active Debris Removal to lunar surface operations and commercial space stations, they are pushing the boundaries of space innovation.

Their team is rapidly expanding and offers exciting career opportunities for ambitious, talented individuals. Be part of a dynamic, international, and multi-functional team helping to shape the future of space exploration.
About the Role: They are seeking a Senior Robotic Systems Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge robotic systems. This is a leadership role, guiding a diverse team through the design, implementation, and validation of robotic subsystems, and turning customer visions into groundbreaking technical solutions.

As the technical lead, you will be responsible for managing workflows, technical proposals, and system requirements, ensuring the highest engineering standards. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to on-orbit validation, and act as the primary technical contact for customers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the full lifecycle development of space robotic systems, ensuring technical excellence.
• Requirements Management: Develop, validate, and manage system requirements, maintaining traceability across all project levels.
• System Design & Architecture: Drive the system architecture, managing technical trade-offs, high-level interfaces, and CONOPS.
• Verification & Validation: Oversee system verification, create test plans, review procedures, and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and resolve technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact, aligning project teams with customer expectations.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation for internal and external use.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Education: MSc in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in space systems engineering, with a focus on space robotics and mechanisms. Proven experience leading complex technical projects across full program lifecycles (Phase A to E).
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of space systems, including structural, thermal, radiation, and EMI/EMC considerations. Hands-on experience with system design, development, and testing.
• Tools & Standards: Familiarity with ECSS standards and systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, JAMA). Proficient in technical documentation and compliance with space industry standards.
• Processes: Expertise in Systems Engineering processes, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
• Software: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, ALTIUM, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Languages: Proficient in written and spoken English.

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for managing customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML) and 3+ years working with JAMA.
• Ability to coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines and time zones.

Why Join them? You will be welcomed by a diverse and supportive team from various multicultural backgrounds. They offer a competitive salary, complementary health insurance, meal vouchers, and a personalized training plan, alongside professional development programs to accelerate your career growth.

For more information please send an email to michael.neale@holtexecutive.com or call +44 7485 986 177.

We are seeking a results-driven and dynamic Bid Manager to lead and manage high-value bids within a market-leading company, known for the innovation of advanced integrated systems across the Defence, Security and Aerospace markets. The key focus of this role is to ensure the timely submission of high-quality, winning bids for both new and existing customers. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in bid management, especially in the defence industry, who is ready to contribute to growing success.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the submission of high-quality bids and commercial offers to new and existing customers.
• Ensure end-to-end ownership of bids, applying due diligence throughout the process.
• Collaborate with the Sales lead to contribute to and enhance the overall Win Strategy.
• Ensure clear capture and understanding of customer requirements, developing strong win themes.
• Align bid objectives with company strategy while balancing customer satisfaction and priorities.
• Create and manage comprehensive bid plans.
• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary bid teams, ensuring accurate input from various functions.
• Oversee proposal management, ensuring professional, visually appealing, and compliant documents.
• Provide editorial supervision and copywriting support for proposals

Skills & Experience:
 

Essential:

• Proven experience in leading winning bids in the defence industry.
• Skilled in motivating and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing bids valued at over £1M.
• Financial literacy and copywriting experience.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and manage multiple simultaneous bids.
• Customer-centric mindset, able to interpret and respond to customer challenges.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UK, European, and international defence markets.
• Shipley bid management training and certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.

Work-Life Balance & Benefits:

• 37.5-hour working week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling.
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and support, including mental health resources.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years

How to Apply:

If you are a dynamic, results-driven individual with experience in bid management and are looking to join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV by clicking Apply!

Holt Executive has partnered with a leading satellite communications (SATCOM) provider, offering secure voice & data services to a global customer base. They also provide integrated IT & engineering solutions across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors.

Our partner is seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager with a robust technical background and a strong commercial and customer focus.

The ideal Technical Product Manager will understand the business technology and translate it into compelling, customer-focused commercial products. This role requires excellent communication skills to articulate product offerings both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities for the Technical Product Manager:

• Serve as the Technical Product Champion for all products and services. Collaborate with the sales channels across the business and with key customers globally.
• Act as the technical product expert for all products, services and other manufacturers and satellite operators.
• Ensure sales teams and other departments are informed about current and future services and market offerings.
• Produce or translate technical content into customer/benefits-led materials, including bids, white papers, brochures, application notes, user guides, technical service updates, and press release inputs.
• Assist in defining the go-to-market strategy. Help the Head of Product and Marketing and Commercial Product Manager understand technical product positioning, key benefits, and target customers.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Marketing Executives to ensure up-to-date marketing and sales collateral, user guides, FAQs, and sales fact sheets.
• Develop product marketing plans and value-added services to position the business as a leading provider in specified markets.
• Assist in the product marketing launch of new products and services, incorporating marketing literature, sales presentations, FAQs, user guides, internal process documents, terms and conditions, and sales fact sheets.
• Conduct market research to specify requirements for current and future products, supported by visits to customers and non-customers.
• Drive new products or services across the company by working with engineering, marketing, logistics, and support teams on market requirements and positioning.
• Provide technical product expertise with Systems Engineering teams to launch new products and services internally, during customer meetings, demos, events and throughout the company.
• Gather requirements for internal and external software development projects.
• Manage in-house projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Perform product competitor analysis and comparison, producing collateral for internal and external use.
• Manage hardware manufacturers for technology products, determining new product capabilities and integrating these with products and infrastructure.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Technical Product Manager:

Essential –

• Proven experience in Technical Product Management.
• Strong understanding of IP networking.
• Background in mobile satellite communications, communications, or technology sectors.
• Experience managing hardware suppliers and evaluating product capabilities.
• Proficient in requirements capture and application.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo UK Government SC clearance.

Desirable –

• Familiarity with modern digital satellite communications and IT systems.
• Knowledge of VSAT networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with operating systems such as Linux and Windows.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Technical Product Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive has partnered with a leading satellite communications (SATCOM) provider, offering secure voice & data services to a global customer base. They also provide integrated IT & engineering solutions across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors.

Our partner is seeking a dynamic and technically adept graduate to join their team as an Assistant Product Manager. This role is suited for someone with a technical degree who possesses commercial and customer acumen.

The ideal Assistant Product Manager will understand the business technology and translate it into compelling commercial products that are customer-focused and benefit-driven. You will become a subject matter expert for all products and services, other manufacturers and satellite operators.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Product Manager:

• Produce or translate technical content into customer/benefit-led materials such as white papers, brochures, application notes, user guides, technical service updates, and press release inputs.
• Work with the Marketing Communications Manager and Commercial Product Manager to ensure up-to-date marketing and sales collateral, including user guides, FAQs, and sales fact sheets.
• Assist in the product marketing launch of new products and services by creating marketing literature, sales presentations, FAQs, user guides, and other relevant documents.
• Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager, Commercial Manager, and Systems Engineering teams to evaluate products and provide technical expertise for launching new products and services.
• Support sales teams with customer meetings, demos, and events.
• Gather requirements for internal and external software development projects.
• Manage in-house projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Perform product competitor analysis and comparisons for internal and external use.
• Work with the Technical Product Manager to develop customer interfacing systems, including requirement specifications, testing, user guides, and global deployment.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Assistant Product Manager:

Essential –

• Technology degree.
• Good knowledge of IP networking.
• A professional and flexible approach.
• Flexible, customer focused and self-motivated team player.
• Must be organised, methodical and a good multi-tasker.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo UK Government SC clearance.

 
Desirable –

• Familiarity with modern IT systems.
• Exposure to operating systems (Linux, Windows).

 
If your skills and experience match this exciting Assistant Product Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a global aerospace and defence technology innovator who provide highly advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet global customers’ mission-critical needs.

Our partner require Software Engineers to join the Cyber and Intelligence team, working from their site in either Tewkesbury or Fleet. The Cyber and Intelligence team works closely with UK Government and Security Agencies primarily in the areas of crypto/cyber security, electronic warfare, counter drone capabilities and situation awareness.

They are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels, so if you are a Software Engineering professional with expertise in one or more of the following areas/languages, please do get in touch.

Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12pm finish every Friday, etc.

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

 
Experience required by the Software Engineer:

• Solid experience of object orientated design and implementation principles (OOD, OOP)
• Previous Software Engineering experience in one or more of the languages listed below.
• Lifecycle experience – some or all of planning, requirements, architecture, design, implementation, unit test, integration test, release, associated reviews.
• Ability to solve complex problems autonomously or as part of a team.
• Track record of producing reliable, robust, intuitive, maintainable software.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and execute assigned work in line with schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and manage software team activities (desirable).
• Experience of setting up, monitoring and reporting appropriate metrics throughout the software project lifecycle (desirable).
• Coaching and mentoring experience (desirable). 

Tech Stack:

Strongly Desirable:

• C++
• Embedded C

Desirable:

• Python
• C#
• Rust
• Linux development environment experience
• Containerisation
• Configuration / change control, e.g. GitLab

Beneficial:

• Java
• React / Angular, etc
• Dev(Sec)Ops experience
• Agile / Kanban awareness

Benefits:

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Annual Bonus (please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role).
• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights,12pm finish every Friday, etc.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance (plus optional family cover).
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now! 

Holt Executive is proud to partner with a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. Our partner is renowned for delivering cutting-edge defense and commercial solutions across aerospace, aviation, land, and sea, addressing mission-critical needs for customers worldwide.

They are currently seeking a DSP Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing advanced signal processing algorithms for essential applications in telecommunications and imaging.

Key Responsibilities for the DSP Engineer:

• Design and implement algorithms for digital signal processors for embedded systems.
• Perform simulations to design signal processing algorithms and capture design specifications.
• Develop and implement software systems testing procedures including programming and documentation.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the DSP Engineer:   

• Knowledge of digital and RF hardware, its limitations, and the effects on system performance.
• Sound understanding of DSP theory with experience of algorithm development such as Filtering, FFTs, Channelisation, Signal Detection, etc.
• Knowledgeable in RF and Communications Theory with experience of developing digital communications systems or sub-systems.
• Degree qualified in a STEM subject, with an understanding of Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
• Proficient user of MATLAB and Simulink.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12 pm finish every Friday, etc.
• Hybrid working where possible.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If your skills and experience match this DSP Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology and engineering innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of space debris, making space and our orbits safer for future generations.

They require a Flight Software Team Lead to focus on leading Flight Software verification and validation development, including (but not limited to) supporting the design of high-level architecture, reviewing requirements, improving existing software, ensuring documentation is complete and requirements are being met.

The Flight Software V&V team is responsible for the integration, verification, validation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of satellite flight software. As the Team Leader, the appointee will be supporting and guiding the team from both a technical and people management perspective.
 

Responsibilities for the Flight Software Team Lead:

• Plan the work for the software team, creating detailed schedules for the flight software effort across key company projects.
• Ensure the flight software V&V is created to the required level of quality and delivered on time and to budget.
• Motivate and develop the team, mentoring junior staff and establishing strong team identity.
• Act as subject matter expert in Flight Software Verification & Validation.
• Coordinate with other teams at both spacecraft sub-system and system level to identify software needs and solutions.
• Support knowledge transfer between global engineering teams and provide technical review inputs to projects across the organisation.
• Establish, develop and own the software development methodology and lifecycle for Flight Software.
• Work with the Head of Cyber Security to ensure that security requirements are satisfied and that a Secure Development Lifecycle is implemented.

Essential Experience required by the Flight Software Team Lead:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 5+ years’ of commercial experience in flight software development for satellites.
• Experience leading a team, either in a managerial or technical capacity.
• Experience with embedded systems programming (C/C++).
• Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and approaches.
• Experience in implementing real-time systems and software solutions on spacecraft missions.
• Experience on Flight Software development for Space projects and with ESA.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards for Flight Software.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum software development practices (desirable).
• Basic Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc. (desirable).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash) (desirable).
• Knowledge of MATLAB, WindRiver VxWorks, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire (desirable).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology.
• 9/75 work pattern (optional).
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements).
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation package considered.

 
If your skills and experience match this Flight Software Team Lead opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a global aerospace and defence technology innovator who provide highly advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet global customers’ mission-critical needs.

Our partner require Software Engineers to join the Cyber and Intelligence team, working from their site in either Tewkesbury or Fleet. The Cyber and Intelligence team works closely with UK Government and Security Agencies primarily in the areas of crypto/cyber security, electronic warfare, counter drone capabilities and situation awareness.

They are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels, so if you are a Software Engineering professional with expertise in one or more of the following areas/languages, please do get in touch.

Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12pm finish every Friday, etc.

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

 
Experience required by the Software Engineer:

• Solid experience of object orientated design and implementation principles (OOD, OOP)
• Previous Software Engineering experience in one or more of the languages listed below.
• Lifecycle experience – some or all of planning, requirements, architecture, design, implementation, unit test, integration test, release, associated reviews.
• Ability to solve complex problems autonomously or as part of a team.
• Track record of producing reliable, robust, intuitive, maintainable software.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and execute assigned work in line with schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and manage software team activities (desirable).
• Experience of setting up, monitoring and reporting appropriate metrics throughout the software project lifecycle (desirable).
• Coaching and mentoring experience (desirable). 

Tech Stack:

Strongly Desirable:

• C++
• Embedded C

Desirable:

• Python
• C#
• Rust
• Linux development environment experience
• Containerisation
• Configuration / change control, e.g. GitLab

Beneficial:

• Java
• React / Angular, etc
• Dev(Sec)Ops experience
• Agile / Kanban awareness

Benefits:

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Annual Bonus (please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role).
• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights,12pm finish every Friday, etc.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance (plus optional family cover).
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!