Commercial Officer

Commercial Officer | Dorchester | £45,(Apply online only)

Are you commercially astute and confident managing contracts and negotiations? Do you thrive in a structured environment where your attention to detail and relationship-building skills make a real impact?

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Officer to join a leading organisation within the defence and technology sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, support strategic bids, and develop your career towards senior commercial roles.

As a Commercial Officer, you will benefit from:

Flexible working options, including part-time or condensed hours
Enhanced annual leave – 25 days, increasing with service
Pension scheme – employer contributions up to 10.5%
Life assurance – 6x salary
Onsite gym and free parking
Private dental insurance
Exposure to UK and international markets
Autonomy and ownership of commercial processes
As a Commercial Officer, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting bids and proposals, ensuring a balanced risk/reward approach
Advising on commercial matters across UK and international markets
Negotiating contracts with customers and partners
Managing contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction
Maintaining accurate contractual records and documentation
As a Commercial Officer, your experience will include:

Working in a customer-facing environment with negotiation experience
Understanding of contractual obligations and commercial risk
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Desirable:

Experience in defence sector commercial management
Ability to draft and review NDAs, MoUs, and licence agreements
Degree in a relevant subject and/or membership of a professional body (IACCM, WC&C)
Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Beth at Rubicon on (phone number removed) for more information