Senior Commercial Officer

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team dedicated to delivering defence capabilities to the UK Armed Forces. This role focuses on managing contracts and engaging with stakeholders, while offering flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, including performance-based bonuses and substantial leave. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a comprehensive understanding of contract management.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Up to 14% pension contribution

Paid overtime and additional leave

Supportive of varied working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills required.
• Experience in managing complex, high-value contracts preferred.
• Solid understanding of contract law and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Support business-winning activities through bidding and contract management.
• Act as key contact for stakeholders and ensure compliance.
• Manage and deliver contracts, including change control.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder 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