Commercial Officer

Commercial Officer | Dorchester | £45,000

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.