BAE Systems

Commercial Officer

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Job Title\: Commercial Officer

Location\: Glascoed - 2-3 times a week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: 6

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

Work collaboratively with Business Development and Integrated Delivery teams to help shape new product strategies and commercial models, supporting routes to contract. In this cross-functional role, you’ll contribute to contract preparation, negotiation, drafting, and bid activity, gaining insight across a wide range of business areas and customers.

No two days are the same—expect variety, challenge, and teamwork. You’ll build a good professional network while developing your skills through a structured commercial development programme, designed to support your growth and success within a global, inclusive organisation.

Core duties\:

  • You will be reviewing and analysing contractual documentation such as Terms and Conditions and NDAs, identifying and communicating terms to stakeholders
  • Collaborating with Integrated Delivery Teams (IDTs) to shape responses for both new opportunities and evolving customer requirements
  • Interpreting financial data and understanding basic pricing models to support commercial decision-making
  • Assisting Procurement and Supply Chain teams in preparing sub-contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with head contract flow-downs
  • Supporting the Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager in navigating and contributing to effective contract negotiations

Essential Skills\:

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a commercial role or customer-focused sector (e.g. defence)
  • Excellent communicator, able to interpret requirements and support clear, inclusive negotiation with customers and stakeholders
  • Experience working in customer or client-focused environments, building positive, collaborative relationships
  • Awareness of the commercial function and how it connects with wider business operations and objectives

The Commercial Export Team\:

Step into a fast-paced, customer-facing commercial role supporting international, B2B and UK MOD contracts for munitions products and services. Join a high-visibility, growing team, collaborating closely with Business Development, working across multiple business lines and building a good network with diverse stakeholders across global teams.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 10th July 2026