Average Commercial Officer salary in the UK

Commercial Officer Job Type: Full-timeLocation: Bath, UKSalary: £30k-£40k My client is seeking a Commercial Officer to join their team, providing proactive commercial support in business strategy, customer liaison, and the successful acquisition and delivery of contracts. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commercial background, excellent negotiation skills, and a keen eye for detail. Day to Day of the Role: Support Business Development in commercial proposal development and business-winning activities.Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for various customers.Ensure compliance with business and governance procedures during costing, bidding, and contract processing.Negotiate and finalise bids and contracts, with support from the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial.Manage customer purchase orders and contracts, ensuring all documentation is approved in line with delegated authorities.Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and ensure compliance with export control requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve bid and project-related issues.Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.Manage workload within an assigned portfolio, prioritising tasks effectively.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the business. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.Proven experience in a commercial role, preferably within similar industries.Resilience and the ability to handle high-intensity work periods, especially during bid activities.Strategic thinking with the ability to look beyond immediate tasks.Familiarity with contracting environments (e.g., UK MoD, US DoD) and export control regulations, or willingness to learn.Excellent numeracy and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP platforms (Syteline preferred).Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking to meet tight deadlines.Flexibility to support the wider Commercial Team as needed.Eligibility to obtain UK SC and/or Known Consignor clearance if required. Benefits: Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)Life Cover x4 salary25 days holiday, plus 1 day at 5 years and another day at 10 yearsSimply Health cover for self and any children Level 3Company bonus scheme – non contractual and dependent on company performanceUplift in pay rate at 5 years and 10 years serviceEnhanced paternity and maternity leave (after qualifying period)Retail discounts To apply for the Commercial Officer position, please submit your CV and one of the team will be in touch.

Role: Senior Commercial OfficerSalary/Rate: £55 - £ 63.29 per hr (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - Winnersh, nr Reading Contract Duration: 8/18-month contract We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Officer for our government client. This Senior Commercial Officer role is hybrid, based between working on site in Winnersh, near Reading, 2 days per week, and the remainder of the week working remotely. The contract for the Senior Commercial Officer position is initially for 8/18-months with potential to extend, offering a daily rate within the range of £ 55 to £ 63.29, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile/Responsibilities: Need a strong practitioner - expert in tendering within the public sector - knows way round public service/CCS procurement and how it gets approved.Framework knowledge - able to confidently run the tender.Ideally experienced professional services and NEC 4, but other public sector frameworks would be acceptable.Able to run end to end procurement.Can keep the tender compliant and maintain the integrity of the tendering process.Stakeholder Management - across multiple departments/disciplines/levelsMust be able to have a presence, able to ensure all parties know their roles/responsibilities.Experience of the commercial cycle including pre-competitive supplier engagement, supplier selection, tender evaluation, contract award and ongoing contract management.A strong understanding of CCS FrameworksExperience of public sector procurement, e.g., EU Procurement Regulations and using Crown Commercial Service frameworks.Leading end-to-end procurements, predominantly Crown Commercial Service Frameworks, ensuring innovation where possible whilst adhering to commercial policy, processes, operating procedures, and category strategies.Providing commercial support to the Programme stakeholders from advice and guidance on routes to market, commercial strategy development, tendering processes and, where appropriate, contract management.Supporting the development and maintenance of the commercial pipeline and associated commercial strategies working closely with subject matter experts and other commercial colleagues.Support the leadership team as they work to embed a new Category Strategy. this will include the development, planning, delivery, management, and continuous improvement of the category. 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A renowned Aerospace / Defense organsiation based in Uxbridge requires a Commercial Officer. The purpose of the role is to deliver effective commercial account management of allocated customer accounts and those of direct reports, with a particular focus on : bid and proposal preparation in accordance with Company procedures, both competitive and sole source;contract management administration debt management.customer relationship management Responsibilities - Commercial Officer Customer relationships - to build and maintain professional and mutually beneficial customer relationships, the focal point for customer queries (generally customer’s procurement team).Bid negotiation and preparation - preparation of routine bids including spares and support equipment using SAP data, proposals and / or quotations; contributory role in preparation of major bids, proposals and/or quotations for review and approval. Form part of cross functional project team in proposal / tender situation.SAP - preparation of accurate SAP data entry instructions.Efficient management of contract administration including invoice management, customer reports etc. New business / business development - to possess a detailed understanding of customer needs in order to support the identification of business opportunities.Debt management - monitor debt status and follow through as appropriate. Negotiation of contract, changes and associated terms with allocated customer accounts up to specified authority levels and in accordance with the approved bid terms.Contract management - ensure any new and / or updated customer requirements are known and understood by relevant Department managers in a timely fashion. Represent the Department and / or Company internally and externally as required both in UK and elsewhere. Skills & experience - Commercial Officer Experience in Aerospace / Defence or similar sector.Strong numerical data manipulation skillsGood presentation & communication skillsSound customer liaison/relationship expertiseProven relationship building/development experienceDisplay attention to detail and resilience This is an excellent opportunity to fast-track your Commercial Officer career with an organisation that promotes further career development and multiple promotion opportunities. For further information please do apply with your CV details.