Job Title: Senior Commercial Officer
Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on skills and experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Ability to lead key contract activities from end to end and influence internal/external stakeholders
• Experience leading contract interpretation and providing guidance across commercial and technical teams
• Proficient in managing contractual change and communicating commercial issues with clarity
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and negotiation to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes

Desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of defence contracting terms, commercial agreements, and pricing models

• Leading commercial activities related to contract changes, including managing the Request for Bid Approval process, developing proposals, and negotiating change outcomes
• Resolving customer queries and issues independently, escalating when necessary, and fostering strong working-level relationships
• Implementing procedures and controls to ensure contract compliance, with a focus on margin improvement and establishing robust reporting frameworks
• Delivering commercial and contractual support to the Type 26 project, ensuring obligations are tracked and managed accurately
• Supporting complex contractual negotiations, coordinating across stakeholders to reach satisfactory resolutions
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for operational enhancements within commercial practices