PR/006465
Senior Commercial Officer / Cumbria / £35,000 – £48,000
Job Title: Senior Commercial Officer
Location: Cumbria, UK (office-based a couple of days per week with hybrid working flexibility)
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Commercial Officer to join a leading defence and engineering organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing complex commercial activities, ensuring successful contract delivery, and driving strategic growth.
Based in Cumbria, you’ll enjoy a mix of office-based and remote working, giving you flexibility and the chance to work on high-impact programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Management: Support the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex contracts and agreements.
- Commercial Support: Provide guidance to internal teams on contractual terms, risk management, and compliance.
- Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with external customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proposal Development: Contribute to the preparation and review of bids and proposals.
- Performance Monitoring: Oversee contractual performance, ensuring all obligations are met and opportunities for improvements are identified.
- Problem Solving: Address and resolve contractual issues efficiently while protecting business interests.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in contract management or commercial roles, ideally within the defence, aerospace, or engineering sectors.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of defence contracting processes (desirable but not essential).
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in a similar role.
Eligibility:
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
For more information, please contact jake.currie@arguilesearch.com