Senior Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense capability is seeking a contract manager to support business-winning efforts and manage high-value contracts. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance and best practices. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including a performance-based bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500 (performance-based)

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime and up to 15 additional days leave

Support for varied working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support business-winning activities through bidding and proposal generation.
• Manage and deliver contracts with problem-solving.
• Act as key contact for stakeholders and maintain commercial systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract law knowledge

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Join a dynamic and motivated team committed to delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other customers, with a focus on early product lifecycle and research and technology.

Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week on-site (based on workload classification)

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual Citizenship

What we offer:

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
• Overtime & Flexi Leave: Paid overtime and up to 15 additional days leave
• Flexible Working: Supportive of varied working arrangements
• Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal and fertility-related leave
• On-site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking and more

The Role:

• Support business-winning activities through bidding, proposal generation, and contract negotiations
• Manage and deliver contracts, including change control, problem solving, and customer engagement
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including reporting and representation at meetings
• Maintain and administer commercial systems, ensuring compliance and promoting best practice

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing complex, high-value contracts and understanding the full contract lifecycle
• Solid grasp of contract law, IP rights, risk/liability management, and export/import controls
• Proficient in commercial tools and systems, including SAP
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines