Commercial Specialist (Full Time) in Bristol

Job Title: Commercial SpecialistLocation: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF76981Shape Commercial Success That Supports National SecurityAt Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Specialist at Babcock Mission Systems, with this role able to be based in Bristol, Plymouth or Leicester. The roleAs a Commercial Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping deliver innovative defence and engineering programmes that make a real difference. Working within our Effectors team, you'll provide commercial expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting contract management, negotiations, pricing activities, and business growth opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career within a collaborative environment where no two days are the same and your contribution directly supports customer missions and business success. Providing contract management and commercial governance support across a range of projects. Undertaking contract negotiations, pricing activities and commercial evaluations for new and existing opportunities. Working collaboratively with customers, project teams and key stakeholders to develop pragmatic commercial solutions. Acting as the commercial point of contact for project-related queries and providing expert commercial advice. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements, however you must be prepared to travel to Bristol as and when required. Essential experience of the Commercial SpecialistExperience managing and interpreting commercial contracts within a matrix organisation. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and support commercial innovation. Experience supporting proposals, bids or business growth opportunities. Experience planning, prioritising and managing multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously. Qualifications for the Commercial SpecialistIdeally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, AccountancyFunctional qualifications achieved, or would be willing to work towards, may include Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), World Commerce and Contracting association (WCC) or Post Graduate Certificate in Commercial Management (PGCCM).Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityFlexible working – we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are metA dynamic working environmentBabcockWe're Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Together, we're building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please emailcareers@babcockinternational.We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.