Senior Commercial Officer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: 38 hours, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We’re working on behalf of a unique and long-established organisation with a reputation for excellence in engineering and research. They are now looking to hire a Senior Commercial Officer to join their busy Commercial Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced professional with a background in commercial operations, contract management, or bid support, ideally within a technical or engineering-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of commercial proposals and bids
• Prepare and submit customer proposals and lead contract negotiations
• Ensure pricing and offer development follow internal governance and approval processes
• Provide commercial input into project planning and risk assessments
• Manage senior stakeholder expectations throughout the bid and contract process
• Interpret contract requirements and advise internal delivery teams
• Assist with contract closure and related administration

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Commercial or Business Operations role
• Strong customer engagement and negotiation skills
• 5+ years of UK residency to comply with security clearance
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a good understanding of commercial frameworks
• Confident user of Excel and other MS Office packages
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment