Commercial Contracts Officer

Nova Talent Ltd; Market Deeping; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication solutions provider in Market Deeping is seeking a Contracts Officer to join their Commercial Team. This pivotal role involves supporting proposals, providing customer support, and ensuring quality contractual agreements. Candidates should have experience in bid support, a strong grasp of commercial principles, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, hybrid working, and various employee benefits, fostering professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexi time

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracting and subcontracting within an international environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and programme delivery risks.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to customer proposals and understand project delivery requirements.
• Serve as the focal point during bid reviews and support phases.
• Draft, review, and finalise customer agreements.

Skills

Contractual bid support

Interpersonal skills

Risk identification and management

Analytical problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Nova Talent are delighted to be working alongside our client, a world leading provider of Communication Solutions within the Aviation & Defence sectors. Together we are recruiting a Contracts Officer to join the Commercial Team, primarily based in Market Deeping.

This is a varied and pivotal role within the business by supporting proposals, providing customer support, and ensuring the delivery of high quality contractual agreements with clients and partners. You will work collaboratively with teams across the business, including Business Development, Programmes, Engineering, and Operations.

A bit about what you will be doing:

• Contribute to the development of customer proposals, working closely with Business Development, Programme Management, and Engineering teams to understand contractual and project delivery requirements, identifying commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the commercial focal point during bid reviews and provide contractual support throughout delivery and support phases.
• Draft, review, and finalise customer agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to negotiate and conclude contracts.
• Continuously review and enhance processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate due diligence information and ensure documentation accuracy.

What we are looking for:

• Bring proven experience in all aspects of contractual bid support, contracting, and subcontracting within an international environment. Including, but not limited to, teaming agreements, NDAs, and licence agreements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of commercial principles and programme delivery risks in a global context.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all business functions.
• Show a solid grasp of risk identification and management, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £40,000-£45,000
• Working Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid Working
• Flexi Time
• 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical & Dental Cover
• Life Assurance
• Buying & Selling Holidays
• Liberty Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Work for a company with Platinum Accreditation of Investors in People
• Supportive company that encourages development of its employees
• Team Days