Principal Commercial Officer

Job description

Principal Commercial Officer – Defence Sector

Salary: £42,0000 - £48,000 + bonus & comprehensive benefits

Working Model: Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site)

Location: Stevenage

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.

The Role:

You will play a pivotal part in guiding commercial activity across the full contract lifecycle, including:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

Why Apply?

• 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 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference: AMC/RKI

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stevenage

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English