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Job Description - Commercial & Export Assistant (00128409)
Job Description
Commercial & Export Assistant - 00128409
Description
Job title: Commercial & Export Assistant
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £33,039+ (depending on skills and experience)
What you’ll be doing:
Prepare and support the preparation and presentation of Bids & Proposals
Assist in the negotiation of proposals with potential Customers and ensure that acceptable, agreed positions are captured appropriately in any subsequent business agreements and or contract
Produce initial drafts of simple contracts / agreements for review by others for both Commercial and Export Control
Play a supporting role in Export Control compliance by drafting and submitting UK export licence requests and other correspondence and supporting with export control data in the SAP system
Support the Commercial Function in responding to any stakeholder queries both internal and external, to ensure existing contracts run smoothly
Work closely with Supply Chain colleagues to ensure that all key terms and conditions are flowed to sub-contractors
Completing monthly reports and business updates to our leadership team both in WSUK and Platforms and Services (P&S)
Your skills and experiences:
Demonstrates an awareness of the role of the Commercial/Contracts/Export Control
Ability to engage and communicate at all levels, within the business including at Project Level and Senior Leadership
Experience or knowledge of bid and contract management
Prior knowledge of working with Terms & Conditions and understanding of the principles of Export Control
Working towards Commercial Developing You Practitioner Programme
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Weapon Systems UK Team:
As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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: 24 th July 2025
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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