Assistant Commercial Manager in Bristol

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as an Assistant Commercial Manager in the Fixed Wing business unit. This is a full-time role based in Bristol, UK.

BDUK comprises of three business units: Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and Digital. Each business unit commercial team supports contracts within the given portfolio: the majority of which tend to comprise long-term contracts for support services to Boeing platforms operated by UK armed forces, information services and synthetic training services.

About the role:

• This is a non-line management role within the Fixed Wing commercial team.
• Principal responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and participate in low to moderate complexity proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements, including contract changes and amendments, with delegated signature or with oversight from the Commercial Team Lead or Head of Commercial.
• Draft, review, interpret, and administer terms and conditions (ranging from simple to moderately complex) and other legally binding agreements, with appropriate guidance.
• Support and lead internal coordination across functional areas (programme, finance, legal) to deliver commercial solutions aligned with strategic goals, typically working under direction from the Commercial Team Lead.
• Anticipate, interpret, and mitigate commercial risks; summarise contractual issues and propose creative, risk-aware solutions, escalating higher-risk issues to the Commercial Team Lead or Head of Commercial.
• Maintain effective commercial governance, ensuring compliance with Boeing Defence UK and corporate policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Lead or support development and review of Statements of Work, often contributing under senior review.
• Administer contracts and authorise company work in line with contractual requirements and corporate policy, within delegated authority levels.
• Understand and apply value-for-money principles in support of customer needs while delivering against business objectives.

Across our portfolios you’ll find energetic and motivated integrated and international teams working together to deliver to our primary customer, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Our predominant business is within Single Source Contract Regulations, so strong understanding and the ability to learn and apply these into the ways that we work is vital, as is the ability to develop effective, positive relationships with customers and stakeholders alike. The Commercial function delivers value-adding business partnering in all phases of the contract lifecycle.

In this role you will support the portfolio with typical contract-management duties, commercial support and business judgment to optimise delivery, including leading or supporting contract changes and intercompany arrangements. You will work across Programme and Proposal teams in a matrix environment, contributing to continuous improvement and developing commercial skills over time while receiving guidance from senior colleagues. Demonstrable experience in areas such as contract management systems, proposals, negotiation, risk/opportunity management and relevant legislation and regulation is desirable.

In addition, the following are key expectations of the Assistant Commercial Manager in fulfilling the role:

• Responsibility for commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations within your delegated scope of the contract and or proposal, escalating broader or higher-risk matters.
• Be curious, seek to understand the programme environment and interpret and anticipate risks and opportunities that extend beyond your specific work scope, seeking guidance when needed.
• Proactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed early.
• Demonstrates consistently high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties.
• Understand and apply value for money approaches for our customers whilst understanding business goals and objectives.

Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Business financial acumen
• Communication
• Cross functional partnership
• Customer relationship management
• Decision making
• First Time Quality
• Knowledge and skilled in defence contracting and terms & conditions
• Understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment
• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
• Ability to handle a diverse workload
• Comfortable working under supervision and increasingly independently as experience grows
• Experience in supporting identification and implementation of improvement initiatives
• Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation
• A positive work attitude and team building approach
• Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
• 1 to 2 years of experience supporting contract administration, procurement, commercial operations, or legal/commercial teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• WCC qualification.
• Experience in associated role is desirable; other commercial qualifications or willingness to work toward them will be considered.
• Working experience 3 to 5 years within a defence or aerospace prime contractor, or equivalent.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools and incentives

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)