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As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.\nFrom the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.\nRole description:\nAs a Commercial Managerwithin our Underwater Battlespace sector, you will support UK and international customers across live contracts and bids, applying commercial expertiseto deliver successful outcomes. 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