Commercial Officer

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Cheltenham
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Job Title: Commercial Officer

Job Type: Hybrid

Work Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hrs/wk

Industry: Aerospace/Defence

Job Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 per annum


Profile – Commercial Officer

Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.


Job Role – Commercial Officer


Reporting to the Head of Commercial the Commercial officer shall manage commercial contracts in line with company policy and practice. The Commercial Officer shall work closely with internal departments such as Sales, Business Development, Finance and Procurement to ensure operations are commercial optimised.


Duties – Commercial Officer

  • Assist in managing the commercial, legal and contractual risk across the business in accordance with company policy.
  • Assist with the initiation and negotiation of new contracts, including co-ordination of costing/pricing information with the relevant bid manager, and assisting with the formal release of bids with accompanying documentation.
  • Ensure that commercial terms and agreed deliverables and dependencies are properly documented.
  • Create and maintain data to assist the Head of Commercial and programme management function with tracking bids and contracts to ensure timely delivery and full compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that commercial matters are appropriately recorded, monitored and managed.
  • Arrange transportation and shipping of finished goods in conjunction with Operations team.
  • Ensure compliance with all UK export control legislation and identify and manage export and import control compliance risk for other jurisdictions (e.g. US ITAR regime).
  • Implement non-disclosure agreements with customers, suppliers and other counterparties.
  • Prepare regular reports for management on the status of commercial contracts and opportunities.


Experience/Qualifications – Commercial Officer

  • Relevant commercial qualification.
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering and/or software sector.


Candidates who are currently a Contract Officer, Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Officer or Head of Commercial could be suitable for this role.


To make an application for this role please submit your CV to or for more information call .


For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our websitewww.omegaresource.co.uk

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