Commercial Officer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme

Tusker car scheme

Employee assistance programme

Private medical scheme

Eye care discounts

Cycle to work

Sage employee benefits

Income protection

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Officer to support bids and proposals across the full commercial lifecycle, including contract management, supplier engagements and subcontracting activities. You will work with Programme Managers, Engineering and Finance to help protect SNC MS UK's commercial interests.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Defence, Aerospace or another highly regulated environment, with a proactive approach and a clear

Qualifications

• Experience across the commercial lifecycle: bids, contracts, governance.
• Ability to review terms and support negotiations.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a regulated defence/aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of customer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, framework agreements and teaming arrangements.
• Assist with the commercial aspects of competitive bids, proposals and growth opportunities.
• Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and support commercial negotiations.

Skills

Commercial experience

Contract management

Bid support

Supplier engagement

Risk mitigation

Job description

Commercial Officer

SNC Mission Systems UK – Bristol

We are looking for a Commercial Officer to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in Bristol. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have theknow-howto overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we delivercutting-edgecapabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

As a Commercial Officer you will work across the full commercial lifecycle, supporting bids and proposals, contract management, supplier engagements, subcontracting activities and commercial governance. Working closely with Programme Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Senior Leadership teams, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of strategically important programmes whilst helping to protect SNC MS UK's commercial interests.

Some of your responsibilities include…

• Support the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of customer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, framework agreements and teaming arrangements.
• Assist with the commercial aspects of competitive bids, proposals and growth opportunities.
• Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and support commercial negotiations.

Ideally, you'll have previous commercial, contracts, or procurement experience within Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Government, or another highly regulated environment. What’s more important is that you're someone who is willing to get stuck in, eager to learn, and looking for genuine career progression. It's an exciting time to join SNC MS UK as we continue to grow, offering the opportunity to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility, and gain exposure across a wide range of commercial activities. This role offers a clear pathway for development and the chance to play an important part in our continued success.

What we offer...

• 28 holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)
• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Employeeassistanceprogramme Scheme via TELUS
• Private medical scheme via BUPA
• Discounts on eye tests,glassesand contact lenses
• Life Assurance
• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts
• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We are here toassistand accommodate your needs.