Senior Commercial Officer: Bids & Growth (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Yeovil is looking for a Senior Commercial Officer to shape the commercial success of rotary projects. You will lead bids, build customer relationships, and drive innovative commercial solutions. The ideal candidate has strong commercial management experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Employee pension scheme with up to 15% match

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits spending allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial management and contracts.
• Experience preparing and submitting bids and tenders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial lead for the rotary area.
• Represent the commercial function in stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and submit bids aligning with customer requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Bid management

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence company in Yeovil is looking for a Senior Commercial Officer to shape the commercial success of rotary projects. You will lead bids, build customer relationships, and drive innovative commercial solutions. The ideal candidate has strong commercial management experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.