Senior Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Defence Capability seeks a contract manager to support their winning bid activities and manage high-value contracts. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and extensive leave options. Candidates should possess strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, along with an understanding of contracts and compliance.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% contribution

Paid overtime and additional leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals on-site

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.
• Experience managing high-value contracts essential.
• Solid grasp of contract law and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support bidding and proposal generation for business-winning activities.
• Manage contracts including change control and customer engagement.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders and ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Contract Lifecycle Understanding

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