Commercial Officer Defence

Allan Webb; Bristol; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Webb Ltd is seeking a Commercial Officer for a fully remote role with occasional office visits. This position will involve managing the full contract lifecycle, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance while contributing to national and international projects. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and a commitment to ethical practices in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Regular personal development reviews

Investment in professional qualifications

Mentoring and coaching programmes

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Active ED&I networks and initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills required.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of the commercial process.
• Provide contract advice and ensure compliance.
• Promote inclusive commercial practices supporting ED&I initiatives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Commercial Management, Business Administration, or Law

Job description

Commercial Officer – Defence
UK based – fully remote with occasional office visits

A bit about us

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we’re proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

We are now looking for a Commercial Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our commitment to you

- Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Agile working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Regular personal development reviews
- Investment in professional qualifications and training
- Mentoring and coaching programmes
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
- Inclusive and supportive work environment
- Active ED&I networks and initiatives

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join our forward-thinking organisation.

You will have the chance to contribute to vital national and international projects, gaining unparalleled experience, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of seeing your expertise shape meaningful outcomes.

From day one, you'll be part of an ethical, socially responsible organisation where ED&I, sustainability, and innovation are more than buzzwords—they're embedded into every contract, strategy and relationship you help build.

So, if you want to play a key role in supporting our business through expert commercial guidance, read on and apply today!

Duties

As a Commercial Officer, you will support the full lifecycle of the commercial process, contributing to the success and compliance of business activities.

Specifically, you will provide advice and support across all stages of the contract lifecycle, from bid through to completion, helping to draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements.

Alongside this, you will contribute to the development and execution of commercial strategies across the business, champion continuous improvement, and uphold robust governance and risk management standards.

Additionally, you will:

- Undertake supplier management activities, including on-boarding, contract management and off-boarding
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and risk management practices
- Promote inclusive commercial practices that support our ED&I initiatives
- Contribute to CSR and sustainable business strategies

The ideal candidate will bring the following

Essential

- A minimum of three years' demonstrable knowledge and experience of commercial contracts and agreements
- Excellent contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

- A degree, diploma or vocational qualification in Commercial/Contract Management, Business Administration/Law or a related field
- An understanding of government and commercial frameworks

Please note, you will require the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also need to hold SC level security clearance.

Other organisations may call this role Contracts Officer, Commercial Specialist, Procurement and Contracts Officer, Commercial Manager, or Bid and Contracts Officer.

Webrecruit and Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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