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Job Description:

The Commercial Professional executes a range of workstreams in delivering large and complex commercial and contract processes, managing and monitoring major deals across the BT Group's services and product portfolio, managing risk and controlling cost.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional bid teams, ensuring all elements of the bid are effectively addressed and aligned with business objectives
  • Attend bid-specific meetings, setting clear agendas and driving progress toward submission deadlines
  • Interpret customer requirements and align them with BT’s strategic goals to define a compelling win strategy
  • Engage with customers to clarify requirements and close any gaps, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment
  • Develop high-quality, persuasive bid responses that clearly articulate value and differentiation
  • Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and to a consistently high standard

Requirements:

  • Decision Making
  • Commercial Strategy
  • Bid Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Growth Mindset
  • A solid understanding of the end-to-end bid lifecycle and its key stages
  • A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and drive progress
  • Confidence in challenging assumptions and working effectively under tight deadlines
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • A flexible mindset, using initiative to adapt to evolving requirements and dynamic environments
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, bid management, or supplier management
  • DV Clearance is required
  • Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • 10% On Target Bonus
  • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
  • On-call allowance (depending on role requirements)
  • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
  • World-class training and development opportunities
  • From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate
  • Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
  • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
  • 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
  • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
  • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
  • Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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