Commercial Officer

Job Title: Commercial Officer

Location: Helensburgh, Glasgow

Contract Length: 12 Months Fixed Contract

Salary: up to £42,500 - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot

Join Our Client's Team as a Commercial Officer!

Are you a Commercial Officer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established defence organisation? Look no further! We invite you to join our client in Helensburgh and be a key driver of excellence.

The Role:

The Commercial Officer will manage the entire spectrum of contract management tasks, from initial capture and proposal development to contract award and administration. This crucial role involves offering business advice and collaborating with other departments to effectively handle responsibilities such as contract solicitations, negotiations, and fulfilment of terms.

The role also includes ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal approval processes. Furthermore, the officer will lead and support audits with both internal and external teams to ensure that contractual activities are properly documented and align with the negotiated agreements.

So, what will you be doing as a Commercial Officer?

Oversee, advise on, and independently manage numerous complex contracts and relationships with minimal oversight:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of various commercial and contract models and their appropriate application.
• Ensure compliance with Terms and Conditions, identify risks, and develop solutions to address issues as they arise.
• Independently recognise, define, and implement contract amendments and improvements in line with standard procedures.
• Liaise internally, as well as with customers and suppliers, to support the above activities, offering relevant guidance and advice for assigned agreements.
• Organise and maintain contract documentation.
• Ensure all contract actions are completed promptly, including contract closure.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders informed of any current issues and their resolution or mitigation.
• Responsible for ensuring the commercial requirements of the prime contract are communicated to suppliers.

What are we looking for in our next Commercial Officer?

• Demonstrated experience in a Commercial Officer position or a comparable contracts management role.
• Extensive experience in overseeing contracts for significant projects, programmes, and intricate agreements.
• In-depth understanding of commercial and contract models, along with risk management expertise.
• High level of attention to detail, coupled with strong analytical, report-writing, and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working effectively with stakeholders across various levels of seniority.

Desirables:

• Experience in MOD / Defence contracts management.
• Experience in a business development role, supporting capture management and bids.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.