General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

As a professional Commercial Officer, you will work within the Commercial Team supporting our different business units.

The role will require a highly motivated individual who can work within multi-function bid teams, leading and supporting on commercial aspects of the bid, including providing a clear and compelling commercial strategy in support of winning.

Following award of contract, the role will be responsible for overseeing day to day commercial activity in support of the contract.

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REQUIRED

• Demonstrable contract drafting experience
• Knowledge of terms and conditions and contractual law
• Contract management and customer relationship management experience and able to discuss and resolved complex issues
• An effective communicator, both written & oral and possess good interpersonal skills
• Able to offer flexible solutions to commercial challenges for current and future opportunities
• Awareness of commercial and contract management processes and procedures with an ability to generate audit trails and present approvals to management
• Self-motivated and flexible with good organisational skills
• Highly computer literate
• Able to identify and influence team members in managing commercial risk
• Demonstrable drive for change
• Analytical & problem solving skills

DESIRED

• MoD contracting experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Single Source Regulation Office (SSRO)

The salary for this position is £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, plus our flexible benefits package.

We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks