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

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