Commercial Officer (Part-time 22.5 hours a week over 3 days)

Rolls-Royce SMR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job description

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Department: Commercial Management

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Part-time

Salary: £28,800 - £38,000

Closing date: 30/04/2025

Role Related
Role Title: Commercial Officer (Part-time 22.5 hours a week over 3 days)
Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as a Primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Commercial Officer, to be involved in commercial activities developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

The role will require the successful candidate to manage and lead on a variety of commercial activity, including the negotiation and delivery of contracts in line with business strategy, requirements and budget. These tasks will include developing and managing risk mitigation and developing and ensuring compliance with company policy and process.

Contract drafting and understanding of terms
Drafting, negotiating, executing and management of contracts with suppliers.

You will be supported in developing your contract drafting and negotiating skills, starting with lower value and complexity contracts through to more complex contract drafting and negotiation.

You will further your experience of negotiating on company templates as well as reviewing and working on third party forms of contracts or industry forms/models in respect of contract terms and conditions and other commercial elements of a contract.

Commercial Strategy & Pricing
Contribute and deliver the commercial thinking into business strategies relating to suppliers. This could include determining appropriate contract forms, models, pricing, payment, risk allocation etc.

Development of the Commercial Function
A priority activity is the development and maturity of the commercial function in a newly formed business including leading and supporting activities and improvements in relation to governance, processes, policies, training and the development of contract templates and guidance.

Internal interface
You will be interfacing with internal stakeholders, individual and departments within the Company at differing levels for a variety of purposes. You ideally will have already gained experience in working cross-functionally.

Presenting Information to stakeholders
You will ideally already have some existing experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format to/for seniors/line managers.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £28,800 - £38,000 DOE plus:

• Bonus - On Target Performance Opportunity 7%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check