Senior Contracts Officer

Butler Ross; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services defence organization is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer / Contracts Officer near Wareham. This role offers a flexible 4-day on-site work schedule with one day remote work each week. Candidates should have contract management experience and be eligible for security clearance. Responsibilities include supporting contract negotiations, drafting agreements, and managing compliance. This position is ideal for commercial professionals looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management or procurement is essential.
• Eligible to hold a British Passport due to required security clearance.
• Ability to manage contracts in a compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations with customers and partners.
• Draft and review various commercial agreements.
• Manage contracts in accordance with compliance frameworks.
• Identify and report key obligations and risks.

Skills

Contract management experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Job description

Senior Commercial Officer / Contracts Officer

Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting a marine services/defence organisation with their recruitment of a Senior Commercial Officer / Contracts Officer on behalf of based near Wareham. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some prior contract management experience, looking to develop and improve their skills whilst supporting the business alongside a high-performing and highly experienced commercial management team.

This position is 4-days a week on site (Monday-Thursday) with Friday's working from home, with flexibility around their core working hours on a 37.5 hour week.

Unfortunately we are unable to advertise the salary, which does come with a general benefits package including enhanced pension contributions, but this will be disclosed to interested applicants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting contract negotiations with customers and key partners
• Providing support and advice on commercial matters
• Drafting and reviewing various commercial and contractual agreements
• Ensuring contracts are managed in accordance with the corporate and legislative compliance frameworks.
• Identifying and reporting key obligations, liabilities and risks to the business.
• Developing successful long term relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to hold a British Passport, as security clearance will be required.

This position would be well suited to commercial and contracts professionals, or procurement professionals who have some experience with contract management (e.g, terms and conditions, risk management).

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