Commercial Officer

Senior Commercial Officer – Defence & Aerospace

Portsmouth | Hybrid Working Available

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Commercial Officer to join a growing commercial team within the Defence & Aerospace sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to work on complex and high-value programmes in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will support the full commercial lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance and commercial success across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements including:

Customer contracts

Supplier agreements

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Terms & Conditions

Supporting both pre-signature and post-signature commercial activities

Providing commercial guidance to project and programme teams

Managing contractual risk and ensuring compliance with company policies

Supporting contract change management and dispute resolution where required

Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders

Requirements:

3–5 years’ commercial experience within Defence, Aerospace, or a highly regulated industry

Strong understanding of contract management principles

Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and NDAs

Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

Knowledge of UK MoD contracting environments

Familiarity with DEFCONs or aerospace industry contracts

Degree qualified in Law, Business, Commercial Management, or similar discipline

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation, with excellent career development opportunities available.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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