Commercial Officer

We are looking for a Commercial Officer to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in Bristol. We provide tailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.     Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. We understand the challenges, have the know-how to overcome them, and work together to succeed.

Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.  As a Commercial Officer you will work across the full commercial lifecycle, supporting bids and proposals, contract management, supplier engagements, subcontracting activities and commercial governance.

Working closely with Programme Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Senior Leadership teams, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of strategically important programmes whilst helping to protect SNC MS UK's commercial interests. Some of your responsibilities include… Support the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of customer contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, framework agreements and teaming arrangements.

Assist with the commercial aspects of competitive bids, proposals and growth opportunities. Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and support the development of appropriate mitigation strategies. Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and support commercial negotiations. Ideally, you'll have previous commercial, contracts, or procurement experience within Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Government, or another highly regulated environment.

What’s more important is that you're someone who is willing to get stuck in, eager to learn, and looking for genuine career progression. It's an exciting time to join SNC MS UK as we continue to grow, offering the opportunity to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility, and gain exposure across a wide range of commercial activities. This role offers a clear pathway for development and the chance to play an important part in our continued success.

What we offer... 28 holidays  Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)  Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)   Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS  Private medical scheme via BUPA  Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses  Life Assurance  Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)  Cycle to work scheme  Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts  Income protection  Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.      SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.    If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [email protected] . We