Commercial Assistant at BAE Systems

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

29000.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Support, Administration, Commercial Policy, Governance, Relationship Building, Proposal Preparation, Invoicing Assistance, Database Management, Communication, MS Office, SAP, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Commercial Assistant Location: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements and can accommodate a base location at most BAE Systems Digital Intelligence sites. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £ 29,000 + What you’ll be doing: Provide commercial and administration support to projects and contracts Develop knowledge and understanding of Commercial Role, Commercial Policy & Governance and Commercial Competencies Form business relationships with internal functions and internal and external Customers Prepare or support Commercial colleagues in preparing material for LCM reviews, Bid Approvals and other Commercial activities. Prepare straightforward proposals Assist with invoicing Create and manage databases supporting project and contracts Assist with communications and engagement activities including e-communications Your skills and experiences: A basic understanding and knowledge of commercial skills Some relevant expertise or experience of commercial activities and responsibilities Strong administration background with excellent communication skills Good IT skills – working experience of using MS Office and familiarity with SAP Good analytical and problem solving skills Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 9th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NS1 #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Commercial Assistant will provide essential commercial and administrative support for projects and contracts, while developing knowledge of commercial policies and competencies. This role involves preparing materials for reviews and approvals, assisting with invoicing, and managing supporting databases.