Commercial Officer

2 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom National Composites Centre Full time

Are you a skilled commercial professional ready to take on a challenging role that requires balancing risk and opportunity? As a Commercial Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that contractual risks are managed effectively, while also supporting the development of commercial roadmaps and processes. This is a critical role that demands a proactive approach, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make informed, risk-based decisions.

In this role, you will act as the capability lead for specific commercial processes, including areas such as export control, subsidy control, and anti-bribery compliance. You’ll be instrumental in developing and communicating policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing subject matter expertise across the business. Working with the Head of Commercial, you will also contribute to the ongoing development of the NCC's Commercial Strategy, helping to navigate and resolve complex commercial issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in contract negotiation, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. If you have a passion for commercial excellence and are eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

So, what are we looking for?

  • Proven experience in negotiating or drafting contracts within a corporate environment.
  • Ability to make pragmatic, risk-based judgements that balance short-term project needs with long-term strategic goals.
  • Practical experience working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver project-based outcomes.
  • Expertise in developing, documenting, and implementing policy and procedure documents.
  • Degree or professional qualification in a commercial discipline (e.g., MCIPs).
  • A proactive, independent approach with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Please see the job spec for more information.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not

Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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