Contracts & Commercial Officer

Our client is a leading defence business at the forefront of technological development working on some of the world’s most exciting and complex engineering and technology programmes. Seeking a commercially astute and dynamic Contracts & Commercial Officer to support the service and maintenance of their projects in either the Engineering or Digital Services teams.  

The Role:

Providing Commercial services and support to meet the operational needs of line management within a defined business unit or functional area.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Commercial Manager
• Responsible for the preparation of quotations and proposals
• Assist, manage and administrate bids and contracts with a wide customer base
• Review of the full suite of proposal documents
• Contributing to the development of potential business
• Generating suitable NDA and teaming agreements
• Negotiating proposals with potential customers
• Supporting Supply Chain in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions

Key Requirements:

• Must have relevant or similar experience – Minimum 2 years +
• Degree qualified (particularly suitable in business or law)
• Contract Management experience - Proven ability to draft, prepare and issue sound commercial contracts including terms of conditions
• Knowledge of contract law and also intellectual property law a benefit
• Strong communication skills
• Business acumen to demonstrate an understanding of the balance of risk and reward in managing long term complex programmes
• Confidence in team working
• An understanding of the UK Defence Sector would be a benefit but not essential
• Could come from Contract Management or Paralegal background

Package on Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Pension scheme
• Share scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Cycle2work
• Local discounts

Our client will consider flexible working including some home working for candidates who are also prepared to travel.

Apply:

If you are interested in this Contracts & Commercial Officer position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Freya Stenner. If the role is not right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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