Principal Commercial Officer

Principal Commercial Officer – Defence Sector

Location
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Bristol

A leading defence organisation is seeking a skilled commercial professional to join their team at a senior level. This is a key role supporting both new business activity and ongoing delivery across strategically important programmes.

• Developing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial terms for bids and proposals
• Supporting early-stage research and development programmes
• Managing contract performance, change control, and customer interaction
• Advising internal stakeholders on commercial risk, pricing structures, and compliance
• Collaborating with suppliers and partners to protect and enhance commercial outcomes

• Experience in a commercial, contracts, or bid-focused role
• Confidence negotiating complex terms and shaping commercial strategy
• Strong understanding of contractual frameworks, pricing, and risk management
• Background in defence, aerospace, engineering, or similarly regulated sectors (beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical, project, and procurement teams

• Opportunity to influence high-value, strategically critical programmes
• Blend of business-winning and in-contract delivery work
• Supportive, established commercial team
• Strong benefits including bonus, enhanced pension, and hybrid working

For further information feel free to reach me at , or simply apply!