Commercial roles at DE&S
The Ministry of Defence is the UK manufacturing industry’s biggest customer, and our Commercial profession handles all our purchasing and contract management activities.
A role with us could involve anything from servicing ships to purchasing medical supplies. You’ll be exposed to a huge range of related commercial activities, such as improving supplier relations, dealing with Intellectual Property Rights matters, and providing commercial policy guidance.
Commercial roles
As a member of the Commercial team you will play a key part in helping to equip and support the armed forces, for everything from disaster relief to reconstruction and from peacekeeping to humanitarian aid.
We are made up of professionals specialising in: commercial strategy; compliance with public procurement regulations; competition; tendering & contracting; and commercial risk.
Part of DE&S’ programme of work includes supporting humanitarian aid.
Imagine being responsible for products that think, fly, break the sound barrier, cross the oceans undetected, fight disease, end droughts, keep flood waters at bay, repair roads, rebuild homes, strengthen communities, provide hope and save people’s lives all over the world.
These are just some of the opportunities a career in Commercial can offer.
Technical Competences
For each of the professions in DE&S there is a technical competence framework. The framework describes specific professional skills or knowledge standards that are required within the profession. Click here to open the technical competence framework for Commercial Roles (as a PDF).
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Championing inclusive collaboration
Hema supports major defence projects by managing contracts and supplier performance, while actively promoting diversity, equality and belonging through the Race and Culture Network at DE&S.
Balancing contracts and careers
Claire ensures contractors deliver on time and within budget, while benefiting from DE&S’s flexible working, learning opportunities and strong support for professional growth.
Supporting frontline readiness
Simon manages in-service support contracts for the UK Chinook fleet, ensuring availability and value for money to meet the Armed Forces’ operational requirements.
What our people say
Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff say about us.
I’m interested in my work.
I’m trusted to carry out my job effectively.
I’m treated with respect by the people I work with.
Where else could you fit in?
Part of the Ministry of Defence, DE&S is made up of nine professions, each supporting its own vital strand of the organisation. Our functions offer professional development and flexibility to our people – and assurance to our customers that we have the scale and expertise to deliver on any project.
See where you fit in and join a world-class team today.
