At a Glance
- Tasks: Support commercial activities in a remote defence role, managing contracts and bids.
- Company: Join a defence-focused organisation with a commitment to innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote work, flexible hours, and generous family medical cover.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and two paid volunteering days.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the defence sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and understanding of UK defence procurement processes.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Overview
In this remote defence commercial role, you support commercial and contractual activities across a varied portfolio, from identifying opportunities and bids to contract delivery and close-out.
You work with finance and delivery teams to govern contracts, manage risk, and inform commercial decisions, with potential to take greater ownership over time.
The position offers remote UK work with occasional travel and a pathway to broader commercial ownership within a defence-focused organisation.
- Pay / Benefits
- remote work available
- family medical and dental cover
- career development support
- flexible working
- two paid volunteering days plus five additional paid days for reservist volunteering
Responsibilities
- Administer customer contracts, subcontracts and supply chain orders; maintain accurate records
- Manage change control; assess commercial impact and draft amendments
- Monitor contractual milestones and reporting to help delivery teams meet commitments
- Review terms and framework agreements; identify risks and prepare negotiating positions
- Support tender submissions with commercial input; coordinate contributions and approvals
- Collaborate with finance to understand price builds, review financial models and explain pricing to stakeholders
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and legal colleagues to resolve matters and maintain relationships
- Apply commercial processes consistently and drive governance improvements to reduce risk and increase value
- Key requirements
- Pre-contract and post-contract management; support bid teams; negotiate changes
- UK defence procurement processes (PINs, PQQs, ITTs, INs)
- Experience in Mo D dialogue sessions and Defence Conditions of Contract
- Interpreting, drafting and negotiating contractual terms and pre-contract documents (Mo Us, teaming agreements)
- Working with customers and suppliers across supply chains; identify commercial risks and negotiate positions
- Interpreting financial models and pricing information; communicate recommendations and identify value opportunities
- Ability to manage competing priorities; maintain attention to detail; take ownership of work
- Desirable qualification in law, business or finance; equivalent practical experience welcomed
- Experience in public sector procurement, export/import regulations, ITAR; contracting with overseas entities; professional body membership advantageous
- attention to detail
- stakeholder management
- clear communication
- Defence procurement knowledge
- change control and contract negotiation
- tender support and bid coordination
Commercial Officer in Hampshire employer: Electus Recruitment Solutions
Join a leading defence company in Bristol, where innovation meets purpose. We offer a collaborative work culture that fosters technical excellence and provides ample opportunities for professional growth within the defence sector. With a focus on advanced Air Defence systems, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages hands-on involvement in shaping critical software architectures.
Contact Details:
Electus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
