Commercial Officer

• Support the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements including customer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and Framework agreements
• Support the management of contract amendments, variations, extensions, and change control activities
• Review contractual terms and conditions to identify commercial risk, compliance obligations, and key deliverables
• Assist in ensuring appropriate contractual flow-downs to suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contract documentation in line with internal governance and audit requirements
• Support contract lifecycle activities from contract award through to delivery and close-out
• Provide commercial support to Defence and Government bids and proposals
• Assist in the review of ITTs, RFQs, and contractual documentation
• Support the preparation of compliant commercial responses aligned to Defence procurement requirements
• Contribute to pricing assumptions, risk identification, and commercial proposal reviews
• Support compliance with UK Defence regulations, export controls, confidentiality requirements, and internal governance procedures
• Identify and escalate commercial and contractual risks where appropriate
• Ensure commercial activities are conducted in accordance with company policy and customer requirements
• Support internal and external audit activities as required
• Build effective working relationships across Programme, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal functions
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Support Programme Managers with commercial guidance relating to contract obligations and change management

• Experience working within a Commercial, Contracts, or Procurement role
• Experience supporting contract management activities within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or other regulated industries
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial governance processes
• Experience reviewing and administering contractual documentation and amendments
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

• Experience working with UK MOD contracts and Defence procurement frameworks
• Familiarity with DEFCONs, flow-down clauses, or regulated contractual environments
• Experience supporting bids and proposals within Defence or Government sectors
• Experience using ERP or contract management systems
• Knowledge of export control and compliance requirements
• Professional accreditation such as CIPS, IACCM/WorldCC, or similar

Performance based bonus up to 6%