Description

£40,000 - 50,000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Commercial Officer
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity:
A leading defence organisation is searching for a dynamic Commercial Officer to join a motivated team delivering defence capabilities through the early product lifecycle and research initiatives for the UK Armed Forces. This role encompasses critical responsibilities in contract bidding, management, and commercial negotiations.

What You Will Do as a Commercial Officer:

• Act as a key player in winning new contracts and opportunities, supporting bidding and proposal generation
• Participate in contract delivery, ensuring commitments to customers are met through effective management and problem-solving
• Lead negotiations to secure agreement on contractual matters, maintaining compliance with legal and commercial policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners, acting as an interface between internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate progress and issues effectively to senior management and represent the commercial interests in meetings

What We Look For in a skilled Commercial Officer:

• Advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills with proven contract management experience
• Strong understanding of commercial issues across contract lifecycles including pricing, costing, and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, intellectual property, and contract law
• Proficiency in business tools such as SAP
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while promoting best practice

Benefits:

• Company bonus up to £2,500 based on performance
• Pension scheme with employer and employee contributions up to 14%
• Paid overtime and up to 15 days flexi-leave
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent workplace facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

If you want to be a part of shaping defence commercial success, please contact Ciaran Cleland on LinkedIn for a confidential conversation about the Commercial Officer role.