Commercial Officer

Overview

In this remote defence commercial role, you support commercial and contractual activities across a varied portfolio, from identifying opportunities and bids to contract delivery and close-out. You work with finance and delivery teams to govern contracts, manage risk, and inform commercial decisions, with potential to take greater ownership over time. The position offers remote UK work with occasional travel and a pathway to broader commercial ownership within a defence-focused organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• remote work available
• family medical and dental cover
• career development support
• flexible working
• two paid volunteering days plus five additional paid days for reservist volunteering

Responsibilities

• Administer customer contracts, subcontracts and supply chain orders; maintain accurate records
• Manage change control; assess commercial impact and draft amendments
• Monitor contractual milestones and reporting to help delivery teams meet commitments
• Review terms and framework agreements; identify risks and prepare negotiating positions
• Support tender submissions with commercial input; coordinate contributions and approvals
• Collaborate with finance to understand price builds, review financial models and explain pricing to stakeholders
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and legal colleagues to resolve matters and maintain relationships
• Apply commercial processes consistently and drive governance improvements to reduce risk and increase value

Key requirements

• Pre-contract and post-contract management; support bid teams; negotiate changes
• UK defence procurement processes (PINs, PQQs, ITTs, INs)
• Experience in MoD dialogue sessions and Defence Conditions of Contract
• Interpreting, drafting and negotiating contractual terms and pre-contract documents (MoUs, teaming agreements)
• Working with customers and suppliers across supply chains; identify commercial risks and negotiate positions
• Interpreting financial models and pricing information; communicate recommendations and identify value opportunities
• Ability to manage competing priorities; maintain attention to detail; take ownership of work
• Desirable qualification in law, business or finance; equivalent practical experience welcomed
• Experience in public sector procurement, export/import regulations, ITAR; contracting with overseas entities; professional body membership advantageous

• attention to detail
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• Defence procurement knowledge
• change control and contract negotiation
• tender support and bid coordination

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