Contracts Officer

BAE Systems; Nog Tow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking candidates for a role focused on preparing and drafting commercial bids and proposals, supporting contract negotiations, and maintaining governance standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant commercial experience and be IT literate. The position offers competitive salaries and a range of flexible working arrangements, suited for individuals eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and drafting commercial bids and proposals.
• Ability to support contract negotiations with internal/external customers.
• Understanding of customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft commercial bids and proposals.
• Support contract negotiations with key customers.
• Maintain awareness of Governance processes.

Skills

Commercial/operational/business experience

IT Literate

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree standard (Law, Business, Engineering)

Tools

MS Office packages (Word, Excel)

Job description

Location Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary £41,361.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and drafting commercial bids and proposals
• Supporting contract negotiations with key internal/external customers
• Contracting administration and the preparation of data to support Senior Management Reviews
• Understanding Customer requirements
• Maintaining awareness of Governance processes and best commercial and governance practice
• Interpreting contract requirements (including but not limited to terms and conditions)
• Supporting contract closure. The Air Commercial Team is a vital part of the Commercial Function, ensuring that BAE Systems’ proposals and contracts are developed, approved, and delivered to the highest standards. Based at our Warton and Samlesbury sites, the team works closely with customers and internal stakeholders to negotiate and manage agreements that provide a robust commercial framework, minimising risk while maximising shareholder value.

This is a dynamic and challenging environment, offering exposure to both UK and international operations, and the chance to gain insight into how contracts underpin the success of world‑class aerospace projects.

Team members benefit from a structured training programme, on‑the‑job experience, and the opportunity to pursue professional accreditation via IACCM, supporting personal growth and career development across a variety of transferable skills.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Qualifications

• Currently operating within or has relevant commercial/operational/business experience
• IT Literate with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and other MS Office packages
• Analytical experience or knowledge

Desirable

• Ideally educated to a relevant degree standard e.g. Law, Business, Engineering
• Experience or ability to prepare and draft bids and proposals
• Experience of negotiations with key customers and is able to understand customer requirements

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems 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.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.