At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts and support commercial activities in a leading defence organisation.
- Company: Join Akkodis, a top player in defence and technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with significant national programmes.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial contracts and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 52500 £ per year.
Job title
Commercial Officer
Company
Akkodis
Location
Bristol
Salary
Overview
Principal Commercial Officer – a key role within a leading defence and technology organisation.
The position supports the full contract lifecycle from opportunity and bid stage, through to contract delivery and closure, working closely with project, engineering, finance and legal teams to safeguard business interests and ensure successful customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, review and negotiation of commercial proposals and contracts.
- Manage commercial activities throughout the lifecycle of contracts, from award through delivery and closure.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
- Act as a commercial point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers.
- Provide commercial guidance to project teams across a portfolio of programmes.
- Assist with change management activities and contractual amendments.
- Participate in customer meetings, programme reviews and commercial discussions.
- Support business‑winning activities and new contract opportunities.
- Ensure commercial activities are delivered in accordance with company processes and governance requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and best practices.
- What We’re Looking For
- Experience managing or supporting commercial contracts within a complex business environment.
- Understanding of contract negotiation and commercial management principles.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to identify and manage commercial risk.
- Experience working within project, programme or bid environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working within cross‑functional teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Experience within the defence, aerospace, engineering or other highly regulated sectors.
- Knowledge of public sector or government contracting environments.
- Understanding of the full bid‑to‑contract lifecycle.
- What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Additional annual leave options.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.
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Commercial Officer Bristol employer: Work Bristol
Akkodis is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and bonus scheme alongside hybrid and flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With a strong focus on ongoing professional development and career progression, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment, working on nationally significant programmes in the defence and technology sector.
