Assistant Commercial Officer

Job description

Assistant Commercial Officer

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Commercial Officer at our site in Barrow.

As an Assistant Commercial Officer, you will be supporting the team in the administration of the subcontracts the team.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to join a major defence programme in the exciting transition stage from design into build, and enhance our ability to deliver these remarkably sophisticated submarines. The first of class Submarine is due to enter service in the early 2030's so there's a long programme of work ahead of us, with opportunities to develop yourself, whilst contributing to the success of a major programme.

Your main responsibilities as an Assistant Commercial Officer will involve:

Supporting bid teams in line with Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Request for Bid Approval (RBA) procedures

Preparing supply /commercial proposals and associated RBA packs

Contracting administration including maintaining contract configuration

Assisting with reviewing and drafting contract Terms and Conditions and supporting the provision of commercial advice

Developing and maintaining customer relationships both internally and externally

Undertaking departmental record keeping including recording and reporting on departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support the document control retention and disposal policy

Supporting in the preparation of agreements to meet business requirements using, when available, corporate standard formats e.g. confidentiality agreements

Understanding and acting in accordance with Legal and Corporate governance provisions including the operational framework

Your skills and qualifications as an Assistant Commercial Officer :

Well organised individual who has the ability to plan and prepare in advance for situations

A basic understanding of a Contract's Terms and Conditions and associated performance measures

Ability to interrogate commercial data and make conclusions and offer recommendations

Previous experience of working in a team to meet deadlines and targets

An understanding of the importance of developing relationships with Customers & Suppliers

Supply experience placing orders and contracts

Logical approach to problem solving

What we're looking for in you:

You will have good communication skills and be a good team player. You will have analytical skills and a willingness to learn.

Location: Barrow

Salary: S2

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.