Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer | Dorchester | £45,000 Are you commercially astute and confident managing contracts and negotiations? Do you thrive in a structured environment where your attention to detail and relationship-building skills make a real impact? We’re recruiting for a Commercial Officer to join a leading organisation within the defence and technology sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, support strategic bids, and develop your career towards senior commercial roles. As a Commercial Officer, you will benefit from: Flexible working options, including part-time or condensed hoursEnhanced annual leave – 25 days, increasing with servicePension scheme – employer contributions up to 10.5%Life assurance – 6x salaryOnsite gym and free parkingPrivate dental insuranceExposure to UK and international marketsAutonomy and ownership of commercial processes As a Commercial Officer, your responsibilities will include: Supporting bids and proposals, ensuring a balanced risk/reward approachAdvising on commercial matters across UK and international marketsNegotiating contracts with customers and partnersManaging contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfactionMaintaining accurate contractual records and documentation As a Commercial Officer, your experience will include: Working in a customer-facing environment with negotiation experienceUnderstanding of contractual obligations and commercial riskStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to manage multiple priorities independently Desirable: Experience in defence sector commercial managementAbility to draft and review NDAs, MoUs, and licence agreementsDegree in a relevant subject and/or membership of a professional body (IACCM, WC&C) Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Beth at Rubicon for more information.
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