via Greenhouse · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Commercial Director

helsing
London
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<h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.<span data-contrast="auto"> We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p>
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<h2><strong>The role</strong></h2>
<div><span class="TextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">Helsing is seeking a senior </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">commer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">cial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0"> leader to devise and implement a strategic engagement framework with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&amp;S. You will draw on a deep </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">stakeholder </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">network and a track record of delivering major defence programmes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">, aligning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0"> incentives between industry and government. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW50721763 BCX0">With broad scope and responsibility, you will bridge the cultures of defence procurement and a fast-moving technology company, bringing credibility to both environments and translating complex procurement landscapes into clear, actionable strategies that advance Helsing's mission.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW50721763 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div>
<h2><strong>The day-to-day</strong></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Devise and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy with the National Armaments Director Group and DE&amp;S, creating the conditions for Helsing to secure major UK defence programmes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build and activate a senior network across UK and allied defence procurement organisations, using those relationships to align requirements, timelines, and procurement structures at the earliest possible stage</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Campaign Leads and senior leadership to ensure procurement strategy is tightly integrated with Helsing's commercial objectives and mission priorities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Represent Helsing at senior-level forums, bilateral engagements, and industry events, acting as a credible and informed voice across both procurement and technology communities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop internal frameworks and guidance that help Helsing navigate MoD procurement cycles effectively, reducing friction and increasing the organisation's readiness to respond to major opportunities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h2 id="You’ll-do-great-if-you….3" data-renderer-start-pos="15247"><strong>You should apply if you</strong></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Have a demonstrable track record of shaping or delivering major UK defence procurement programmes at a senior level, with outcomes you can speak to directly, even from within government or from industry. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bring an established network within DE&amp;S, the National Armaments Director Group, or equivalent defence procurement bodies that you can activate from day one</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Have operated effectively at the interface of government procurement and industry, navigating both cultures with credibility and ease</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Can translate complex procurement landscapes into clear strategic priorities, communicating these effectively to a technical and commercially focused leadership team</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Have led or made significant contributions to the development of defence engagement strategies, including stakeholder mapping, positioning, and relationship management</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><em data-renderer-mark="true"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically</em> <em data-stringify-type="italic">under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.</em></em></p>
<h2><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience gained through a secondment in industry, a consulting environment, or another cross-sector role that bridges procurement and commercial strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Direct experience of transitioning from a senior DE&amp;S or equivalent government procurement role into an industry-facing position</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></strong></h2>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI ch

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