Senior Commercial Officer

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Bedford
  • £45k - 50k per year £ / Year
  • Job Category: Aerospace and Aviation

Bedford

Senior Commercial Officer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Hours: 38 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We’re working on behalf of a unique and long-established organisation with a reputation for excellence in engineering and research. They are now looking to hire a Senior Commercial Officer to join their busy Commercial Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced professional with a background in commercial operations, contract management, or bid support, ideally within a technical or engineering-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of commercial proposals and bids
  • Prepare and submit customer proposals and lead contract negotiations
  • Ensure pricing and offer development follow internal governance and approval processes
  • Provide commercial input into project planning and risk assessments
  • Manage senior stakeholder expectations throughout the bid and contract process
  • Interpret contract requirements and advise internal delivery teams
  • Assist with contract closure and related administration

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a Commercial or Business Operations role
  • Strong customer engagement and negotiation skills
  • 5+ years of UK residency to comply with security clearance
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a good understanding of commercial frameworks
  • Confident user of Excel and other MS Office packages
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.

1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency and Business.

To apply for this job please visit www.applybe.com.

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