Junior Commercial Manager

Boeing; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known aerospace company is seeking a Junior Commercial Manager based in Bristol. This full-time role involves managing contractual obligations, supporting projects, and engaging in external negotiations. The ideal candidate should have strong customer management skills, knowledge of defence contracting, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Opportunities for professional growth are offered alongside a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation.
• Able to handle a diverse, fast-paced workload.
• Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Manage customer relationships and resolve contract issues.
• Implement commercial governance to protect the company's interests.

Skills

Excellent customer relationship management

Knowledge in defence contracting

Ability to work independently

Effective risk management

First-time quality

Fast responsiveness

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

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Introduction

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Junior Commercial Manager. This role is full‑time based in Bristol, with hybrid working available.

About the role

This is a non‑line management role within the BDUK Fixed Wing Programme Commercial Team, reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial. The Fixed Wing business comprises projects focused on the sustainment and support of the P‑8, E‑7 and C‑17 aircraft with ongoing growth activities and long‑term contracted programmes.

Across this portfolio you'll find energetic and motivated integrated and international teams working together to deliver to our customer. The Commercial function delivers value‑adding business partnering in all phases of the contract lifecycle.

In this position you will play an integral role to support the portfolio and will have the opportunity to work with and support colleagues across our teams as we support a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic environment. You can expect assignments requiring typical contract management execution duties, providing expert commercial support and exercising strong business judgment in optimising our delivery of the contract and working closely with our customer; leading and supporting contract change and amendment proposals of varying sizes and complexity to our customer and into other parts of the Boeing enterprise as part of intercompany arrangements; you may be asked to participate in and support other strategic imperatives of the overall business as we pursue growth opportunities within and outside of our existing portfolio. You will be provided with support and coaching to perform successfully and be given a set of responsibilities to work independently to develop your skills and capabilities.

Notable features of the role include management of discharging contractual obligations, interpretation of contractual terms and positions, building and maintaining effective customer and stakeholder relationships, proactive risk and opportunity management, preparing and negotiating proposals for contract change & amendment proposals as well as proposals for new business, managing intercompany arrangements, proactive participation in all required programme and customer meetings and providing effective governance to changes and proposals to ensure robust, protective and profitable outcomes by adopting a leadership attitude and approach, participation in early campaign phases to commercially influence and shape aligned to business strategy and core capabilities.

Position responsibilities

This position is expected to fulfil a variety of tasks and responsibilities typically associated with a Commercial role, including, but not limited to;

• Exercises appropriate signature authority, leads, and participates in proposal development, negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies.
• Supports and leads projects associated with the central commercial policy team.
• Supports and leads the presentation and development of complex business solutions to preserve and expand the business.
• Represents the company in external negotiations of a simple to moderate nature with responsibility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customer counterparts.
• Authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements of a simple nature for The Boeing Company.
• Supports and leads coordination and partnership with other internal functional fields, acting as a trusted advisor, integrating business / finance / programme priorities to build solutions that balance business financial performance and customer relationship management.
• Summarises contractual issues and supports development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation.
• Implements and maintains effective commercial governance to protect company interest and ensure fully aligned work approaches.
• Authorises company work and administers contracts and agreements in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Interprets contract requirements, advocates change, resolves conflict and manages intellectual property.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Excellent customer relationship management.
• Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions - drafting, interpretation and negotiating.
• Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations.
• First‑time quality.
• Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment.
• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to handle a diverse, fast‑paced, high workload.
• Able to work independently.
• Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation.
• A positive work attitude and team building approach.
• Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required.

Location

Bristol, UK. Hybrid working, 3 days in office per week.

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 28, 2025.

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.