Security & Commercial Projects Coordinator

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

About the Role

As Security & Commercial Projects Coordinator, you will support the delivery of a varied portfolio of commercial and strategic initiatives within the defence and security domain. The role is centred on enabling effective delivery, providing practical support across a range of activities from contract coordination and supplier processes to financial oversight. Alongside this, you will play an important part in the development of HEECA, a voluntary association supporting security in UK higher education, contributing to event organisation, content development and associated commercial arrangements. With responsibilities shifting according to project needs, the position offers scope for autonomy, adaptability and the opportunity to shape improvements that support both operational delivery and wider sector engagement.

About You

You will bring experience of working in a project or operational support environment, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under minimal supervision. Strong organisational and coordination skills are essential, together with the confidence to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government departments, industry partners and higher education institutions. You will demonstrate initiative and sound judgement in resolving issues, presenting well-considered solutions and knowing when to escalate matters appropriately. Experience in supporting contracts, supplier processes, or financial coordination would be an advantage, as would an interest in the defence and security sector. A proactive, adaptable approach and a commitment to continuous improvement will underpin your success in this role. 

The post holder will be required to undergo a BPSS check prior to commencing the role, with the expectation of undergoing and holding SC level of security clearance once the role has commenced.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Maisie Cooper-Carlyle, Defence and Security Commercial Programme Manager on (E): m.carlyle@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5147.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 December 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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