Senior Commercial Officer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior commercial professional to lead a sub-sector within CS3, capable of steering complex contract activities, influencing programme decisions and mentoring others with minimal supervision.

You will develop pricing approaches, manage commercial risks, ensure governance compliance, and build strong relationships across Integrated Project Teams while operating in a hybrid, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex commercial activities.
• Ability to influence programme performance.
• Demonstrated governance and regulatory awareness.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contractual activities throughout the contract life-cycle whilst protecting Leonardo's commercial position.
• Use commercial knowledge to influence programme performance and business outcomes.
• Develop pricing approaches and negotiation strategies that maximise business value.
• Lead the identification, quantification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide assurance that commercial activities comply with governance, delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the commercial function and develop strong commercial relationships that deliver value.
• Provide commercial leadership across Integrated Project Teams.
• Use data, insight and judgement to influence commercial decisions.
• Develop capability within the commercial team through coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer.

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

We are looking for a Senior commercial professional who will take responsibility for a sub-sector within CS3 who is capable of leading complex commercial activities, influencing business decisions, mentoring others and operating with minimal supervision.

What You'll Bring

• Lead complex contractual activities throughout the contract life-cycle whilst protecting Leonardo's commercial position.
• Use their commercial knowledge and business understanding to influence programme performance and business outcomes.
• Develop pricing approaches and negotiation strategies that maximise business value.
• Lead the identification, quantification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide assurance that commercial activities comply with governance, delegated authority and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the commercial function and develops strong commercial relationships that deliver value.
• Provide commercial leadership across Integrated Project Teams.
• Use data, insight and judgement to influence commercial decisions.
• Develop capability within the commercial team through coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Primary Location

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid