Commercial Officer

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the defence sector is seeking a Commercial Officer in Dorchester to manage contracts and support high-profile projects. The role offers flexible working options and requires strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and relevant degree. This position is an excellent opportunity to develop further in commercial management, with various employee benefits including enhanced annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Enhanced annual leave – 25 days

Pension scheme – employer contributions up to 10.5%

Life assurance – 6x salary

Onsite gym and free parking

Private dental insurance

Exposure to UK and international markets

Autonomy and ownership of commercial processes

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Understanding of contractual obligations and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Support bids and proposals with a balanced risk/reward approach.
• Advise on commercial matters across UK and international markets.
• Negotiate contracts with customers and partners.
• Manage contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate contractual records and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Membership of a professional body (IACCM, WC&C)

Job description

Commercial Officer | Dorchester | £45,000

Are you commercially astute and confident managing contracts and negotiations? Do you thrive in a structured environment where your attention to detail and relationship-building skills make a real impact?

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Officer to join a leading organisation within the defence and technology sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, support strategic bids, and develop your career towards senior commercial roles.

As a Commercial Officer, you will benefit from :

• Flexible working options, including part-time or condensed hours
• Enhanced annual leave – 25 days, increasing with service
• Pension scheme – employer contributions up to 10.5%
• Life assurance – 6x salary
• Onsite gym and free parking
• Private dental insurance
• Exposure to UK and international markets
• Autonomy and ownership of commercial processes

As a Commercial Officer, your responsibilities will include :

• Supporting bids and proposals, ensuring a balanced risk / reward approach
• Advising on commercial matters across UK and international markets
• Negotiating contracts with customers and partners
• Managing contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction
• Maintaining accurate contractual records and documentation

As a Commercial Officer, your experience will include :

• Working in a customer-facing environment with negotiation experience
• Understanding of contractual obligations and commercial risk
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Desirable :

• Experience in defence sector commercial management
• Ability to draft and review NDAs , MoUs , and licence agreements
• Degree in a relevant subject and / or membership of a professional body ( IACCM , WC&C )

Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) .

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Beth at Rubicon for more information.