Senior Commercial Officer

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK seeks a Senior Commercial Officer to oversee contractual aspects of Space Digital projects. The ideal candidate holds a Business, Commercial or Legal degree and has a minimum of 5 years experience in commercial management, particularly with UK MOD contracts. Key responsibilities include managing contract negotiations and ensuring risks are mitigated while working closely with stakeholders. This role offers competitive salary and includes benefits such as flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the commercial field.
• Experience with UK MOD single source contracts.
• Capable of delivering high quality complex workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage all allocated commercial and contractual aspects of applicable contracts.
• Provide commercial support to bids as required.
• Negotiate and manage various contractual agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Education

Business, Commercial or Legal degree

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

The Senior Commercial Officer is a mid‑level role and will be involved with the preparation, negotiation and management of all commercial commitments of Space Digital projects and business in the UK all stages from acquisition of project to contract closure.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Manage all allocated commercial and contractual aspects of applicable contracts including supporting the development of new opportunities and services within a UK MOD contract.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to bids as required.
• Support the commercial and contractual negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements and changes.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to deliver profitable commercial and contractual solutions ensuring that commercial and contractual risks are mitigated and required governance is followed.
• Where required, work with Procurement to advise on key contractual obligations and risks within the allocated contracts and ensure flow down and mitigation accordingly.

ABOUT YOU

• Business, Commercial or Legal degree level as a minimum or equivalent experience in a contractual and commercial management role.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum of 5 years) within the commercial field.
• Experience in UK MOD single source contracts and implementing the Single Source Contracting Regulations on those contracts.
• Experience of working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts.
• Capable of delivering high quality complex workload with supervision.
• Proven support to negotiation and contract management activities.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

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