Job Description

📍 Oxford, UK | 🕒 Full-Time | 🗓 Permanent

Volantes are delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing, well-established rotary aviation partners in Oxford with the recruitment of an experienced Commercial Manager – MRO to join their commercial business team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the commercial core of a leading rotary operation, overseeing the full commercial lifecycle of complex MRO programmes supporting both civil and military customers.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Manager – MRO, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering commercial strategies across maintenance, repair and overhaul projects.

You’ll be responsible for managing high-value contracts from bid through negotiation, execution and close-out, ensuring financial and operational targets are achieved.

This role offers a high level of autonomy and visibility, working closely with multiple internal teams to safeguard commercial interests and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submission of quotations for maintenance activities.

• Draft, negotiate and manage robust contract agreements, acting as the primary commercial point of contact.

• Oversee full MRO contract execution, ensuring compliance and profitability.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Design, Production, Maintenance and Finance.

• Monitor and report on contractual performance to leadership.

• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven background in commercial or contract management roles with strong commercial acumen.

• Solid understanding of the MRO environment, including Part 145 and Part CAMO regulations.

• Experience managing complex contracts and negotiations.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary

• Private Medical Insurance

• Generous pension scheme

• Additional flexible benefits through salary sacrifice programmes

• High exposure role within a respected rotary aviation organisation

Additional Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK.

• Ability to obtain DBS and SC clearance.

• Must meet Export Compliance Regulations.

If you’re an experienced commercial professional with a strong understanding of the MRO environment and a passion for driving commercial success, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact.