At a Glance
- Tasks: Support bids and contracts, manage financial aspects, and resolve commercial issues.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, professional development, and a sense of purpose in national security.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and collaboration across multiple UK locations.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future of defence while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development.
We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.
Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
Our Business As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges.
We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.
With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.
Role & Responsibilities As a highly valued contracts and commercial officer you are expected to be a business enabler, supporting both the winning and subsequent delivery of a profitable business.
Making our company one that our customers see as easy to contract with and work with through the delivery of their programmes.
You will provide contractual and commercial governance and advice to the bid and project teams as the subject matter expert in your contracting area, support multiple contracts and provide flexibility as the business requires.
This hybrid role supports our operations in Glenrothes, Harlow and Livingston.
Main Duties Provide contractual and commercial support to the development of bids and proposals in response to quotations, invitation to negotiate, etc.
DEFCONs, FARS, DFARS, etc) Support client negotiations Administrative support to all assigned programmes Assist in the identification of commercial risk and report to functional partners.
Support in the resolution of all commercial issues promptly and effectively Support in the management of the financial aspects of the contract, booking in our system of record, invoice production and submission, and ensuring Global trade (ITAR) compliance.
Ability in reviewing and drafting contractual documents Able to exemplify commercial awareness and business practices Awareness of commercial risk management An ability to respond to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally in a multi-disciplinary team Strong communicator and relationship builder with both internal and external stakeholders Positive, self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
A willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Desirable: Eligible to obtain security clearance (SC) beyond baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) Basic programme management skill set - Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics Demonstrable record of problem solving and dispute resolution Experience of working with international suppliers or customers Experience of Financial Management Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation Familiarity with business process management tools (SAP or similar) and the competitive bidding process
Commercial Officer - Defence in London employer: Raytheon
Raytheon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glenrothes or Livingston, Scotland, where innovation meets purpose in the aerospace and defense sector. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development through mentoring and leadership opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Our commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced family-friendly policies makes Raytheon a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
