Senior Commercial Officer

Gold Group Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defence sector is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer to provide essential commercial support. The role involves managing contracts, advising on risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant degrees and at least 3 years of experience in contract management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

Health plans

Dental plans

Retirement plans

Opportunities for continuous learning

Career advancement

Engage in groundbreaking projects

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant commercial experience in aerospace, defence, or related technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements.
• Manage customer contracts and foster strong client relationships.
• Identify commercial risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Skills

Commercial

Drafting

Bids

Proposals

Stakeholder Management

Contracts

Law

Legal

Risk

Compliance

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Law

IACCM qualification

Job description

Key Skills: Commercial, Drafting, Bids, Proposals, Stakeholder Management, Contracts, Law, Legal, Risk, Compliance

A dynamic opportunity is available for a Senior Commercial Officer to provide key commercial support in delivering profitable business outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers align with the company’s commercial interests, offering strategic guidance and governance across all business functions.

What will you do as a Senior Commercial Officer?

1. Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements including NDAs, PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, agency agreements, statements of work, and teaming agreements.
2. Manage customer contracts daily, maintaining effective communication and fostering strong client relationships on contractual matters.
3. Identify commercial risks and contribute to developing mitigation strategies, reporting progress internally.
4. Provide contractual advice and guidance to project, operations, and procurement teams.
5. Support the identification and management of scope changes and contract variations.
6. Assist in negotiating and drafting flow-down terms and conditions for suppliers.
7. Maintain accurate contract records, including uploading documentation, generating new contract records, and managing pricing adjustments and payments.
8. Coordinate with export control teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

What are we looking for in our next Senior Commercial Officer?

1. Hold a degree in Business, Law, or a related field; additional commercial qualifications (e.g., IACCM) are highly desirable.
2. At least 3 years of relevant commercial experience within aerospace, defence, or a related technology industry, with demonstrated capability in contract management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Active Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain one is required to be considered for this vacancy.