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Commercial Officer - Defence & Technology

• London, Cheltenham or Bristol (Hybrid), other offices considered
• £40,000 - £50,000 + excellent Benefits

The Commercial function provides advice on and analysis of commercial risks in the business, commercial sales, and procurement guidance. The team commercially assess all bids and contracts, providing drafting and leading negotiations as required. We also create bespoke agreements for presales and sales activity, including all supply chain agreements.

Joining the current commercial team, the successful applicant will assist the team with a wide range of commercial tasks. Initially you will be responsible for drafting and checking a range of agreements including prime and subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements and back-to-back subcontracts. As you gain experience, you will become involved in all aspects of the work and will have the opportunity to take on increasingly challenging activities.

Your purpose - Commercial Officer

• Reviewing and approving call-off contracts under a wide variety of framework types.
• Drafting and agreement of sales and procurement agreements.
• Analysis and negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Analysis and agreement of NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, JVs.
• Reviewing and approving proposals, prime and sub- contracts, ensuring adherence to company governance requirements and procedures.
• Providing commercial support to bid teams, including supporting the development of the commercial elements of tender responses and influencing early bid strategy.
• Commercial risk identification, mitigation, and management.
• Providing commercial support throughout contract delivery.
• Input to approvals processes, attendance and input at bid and governance meetings.
• Training non-commercial staff in commercial and procurement issues.
• Development of commercial processes and procedures.

What you can bring - Commercial Officer

• Defence or Technology sector experience.
• A degree in law/business studies/engineering/science/technology or similar at an equivalent qualification level.
• Experience in sales and/or procurement commercial management, willing to work in both fields.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and draft contractual wording with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience of negotiating complex contract terms with suppliers and/or clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake continued skills development with a view to taking on additional responsibilities and wider business role.
• Hybrid working of home/remote working and office working across Bristol, Cheltenham and/or London offices.