Senior Commercial Officer – Defence & Aerospace
Portsmouth | Hybrid Working Available
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Commercial Officer to join a growing commercial team within the Defence & Aerospace sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to work on complex and high-value programmes in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will support the full commercial lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance and commercial success across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements including:
Customer contracts
Supplier agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Terms & Conditions
Supporting both pre-signature and post-signature commercial activities
Providing commercial guidance to project and programme teams
Managing contractual risk and ensuring compliance with company policies
Supporting contract change management and dispute resolution where required
Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
Requirements:
3–5 years’ commercial experience within Defence, Aerospace, or a highly regulated industry
Strong understanding of contract management principles
Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and NDAs
Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
Knowledge of UK MoD contracting environments
Familiarity with DEFCONs or aerospace industry contracts
Degree qualified in Law, Business, Commercial Management, or similar discipline
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation, with excellent career development opportunities available.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Brooke.bygrave@arguilesearch.com