Senior Commercial Officer

Job Title: Senior Commercial Officer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – Onsite

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

Salary: Circa £44,000 (depending on experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a member of the Commercial team, you will support the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) Commercial team in the central operation of the framework contract. This will be achieved through preparing and supporting the preparation and presentation of LCM reviews, including Request for Bid Approval, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained within governance of the operational framework.

This contract governs the Naval Base, and you will play a key role in the continual running of the current contract, whilst facing a range of key stakeholders, including the central MoD customer and finance teams.

Core duties:

• You will provide support to the Task Manager in commercial matters, in particular reporting, analysis, invoicing and general governance
• You will support and work to individual and functional objectives
• You will have to follow up activities to ensure inputs from others are received and progressed to conclusion
• You will work with the Task Manager reviewing and obtaining authorisation to agree contract terms and conditions including engagement with central functions to address specific compliance issues (Legal, IP, Tax etc.)
• You will contribute to development of business, proposal and contract models
• You will establish & maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders

Essential Skills:

• You will bring broad professional knowledge of commercial principles, techniques, and practices, together with a clear understanding of the commercial role and its application within organisations
• You will have a good understanding of contract terms, contractual and legal frameworks with the ability to identify key contractual risks
• You will demonstrate good awareness of various functions and the role they play as a part of an integrated project/bid team
• You will have proven experience within a complex environment

The Commercial team:

You will be playing a key role, operating the FMSP contract that delivers the majority of BAEs work within Portsmouth Naval Base, which will give you an overarching view of how work is delivered and operated. This will give you exposure to the full life cycle of contract requirements, as new work is added, through delivery and into closure.

With the opportunity to build experience across the wider business, networking is encouraged, with shared knowledge being of great benefit. Training and progression – Accredited Commercial Developing You (CDY) training course is provided and the expectation would be for you to attain Commercial Practitioner standard against the World Commerce and Contracting Association training programme.

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.

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: 20th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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