Senior Commercial Officer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer to oversee contract management for defence contracts. In this pivotal role, you will draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the chance to engage in diverse commercial activities and work closely with the Sales Team to enhance bids and proposals. With a strong emphasis on strategic relationship management, this role is perfect for those looking to leverage their expertise in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits including hybrid working and a generous holiday scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary half year bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays

Paid leave for Reservists

Healthcare plan

Life cover 3 x base salary

Pension ER/EE 4%/5%

Qualifications

• Vast experience in commercial/legal/contract management, ideally in defence.
• Experience in drafting and managing complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial activities on major defence contracts.
• Support project lifecycle including tendering and contract closure.
• Provide guidance on commercial/legal issues and compliance.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Strategic Relationship Management

Job description

MS578 - Senior Commercial Officer

Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 per annum

Location: Coventry

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Commercial Officer on behalf of one of our clients.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting the business with all aspects of pre and post contract management, primarily for the UK market but also extending to international export markets. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and subcontracts while ensuring full compliance with business governance and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise and take ownership of a diverse range of commercial activities.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide day to day commercial and/or contract management on major defence contracts, including being the main point of contact commercially.
• To support the full project lifecycle, including request for information/pre-qualification questionnaires, tendering process, contract award, contract change, contract performance and contract closure, as required.
• To support the Sales Team to develop commercial input into bids and proposals for issue and presentation to customers.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations and closure of contracts.
• To report on commercial opportunities and risks and develop commercial strategies to address such opportunities and risks.
• Attend customer/subcontractor meetings to represent the commercial department, as required.
• Providing guidance on any commercial/legal issues and advise the wider business on internal commercial governance.
• Ensuring business compliance in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• To support the Sales Team in all commercial aspects relating to its network, this includes drafting and/or review, negotiation and execution of distributor, reseller and agent agreements.
• Responsible for conducting due diligence/sanction screening on all third parties.
• Responsible for the creation, monitoring, updating and rolling out to the wider business, commercial processes/guidance and commercial template documents, ensuring adherence where applicable.
• To understand the requirements of applicable UK/US export/import regulations and assist the Trade Compliance Team as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Vast experience in a commercial/legal/contract management role, in either defence or a highly regulated environment.
• A general understanding of import/export regulations is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in evaluating, drafting, negotiating, closing and managing the legal, commercial and contractual aspects of complex contracts.
• Experience of contracting with purchasing from highly regulated contractors.
• Experience of establishing/managing strategic relationships.

Benefits:

• Discretionary half year bonus.
• Hybrid working (ad-hoc and subject to operational needs).
• Flexible start and finish working hours (subject to operational needs).
• Holidays 25 days + 8 bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme.
• Two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets to attend yearly training/camp.
• Paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs).
• Pension ER/EE 4%/5% = 9% combined.
• Life cover 3 x base salary.
• Healthcare plan.