Dan Grosvenor

Commercial & Contracts Officer

Portsmouth

£35,000 - £45,000 basic + benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a well-established Marine Engineering business within the Defence sector. They are currently looking to recruit a Commercial & Contracts Officer to support projects that are ongoing. This will be a customer-facing role involving close working with the Business Development and Project Management teams as well as other stakeholders.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Commercial & Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all agreements are negotiated, drafted and agreed in line with business requirements
• Understand MoD commercial practices (such as SSRO)
• Liaising with Purchasing, Project Management and Engineering teams to provide contract management expertise
• Supporting the Sales team with handover of contracts
• Ensuring the Delivery team are aware of obligations by providing commercial guidance
• Monthly reports to Heads of Commercial & Legal teams
• Acting as a main point of contact for both customers and colleagues on contractual matters

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 3 years’ experience working in a commercial role
• Confident speaking with customers and suppliers face to face
• A good understanding of legal terms and conditions of contracts
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Full driving license

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension, profit share, life assurance, income protection, sick pay

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393911227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.