Senior Commercial Officer

1st Choice Recruitment

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Senior Commercial OfficerLocation: BedfordSalary: £45,000 - £50,000Hours: 38 hours, Monday to FridayContract: Full-time, PermanentWe’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

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