Senior Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Defence Capability is seeking a Contract Manager to support business-winning activities through bidding, proposal generation, and contract management. This role involves engaging with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with contract laws. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex contracts under pressure and deliver results.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime and additional leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

On-site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing complex, high-value contracts.
• Solid understanding of contract law and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support business-winning activities through bidding and proposal generation.
• Manage and deliver contracts, ensuring compliance and problem solving.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Contract Law

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