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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Management
Temporary
1 day ago
Job Description
Role: Commercial Officer
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Location: Oxford, UK
About The Company
Our client is a leading name in the aerospace and helicopter sector, recognised for delivering exceptional standards across aircraft sales, bespoke completions, maintenance, and support services. Their UK site serves as a centre of excellence for civil and military rotary operations, providing engineering, design, and certification expertise to a wide range of customers. They also play a key role in supporting critical government and defence aviation programmes across the UK.
The Opportunity: Commercial Officer
We are seeking a Commercial Officer to join the commercial business team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role offering exposure to high-value contracts and collaboration across multiple departments, ensuring smooth execution of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreements as well as long-term service support contracts.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Material Management, Production, Maintenance, and Finance to ensure the commercial success of key projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Contract Lifecycle Management: Lead the execution and close-out of “By the Hours” or service-based contracts, including drafting offers and agreements.
* Negotiation & Change Management: Act as the primary commercial point of contact, leading negotiation and execution of contract amendments and change orders.
* Financial & Performance Analysis: Monitor commercial performance, manage pricing reviews to ensure profitability, and track service usage for accurate customer invoicing.
* Risk Reporting: Prepare reports and analysis for leadership teams, outlining profit, risk, and performance indicators.
* Process Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development of commercial and contract management processes across the organisation.
* Provide flexible support across the wider Support & Services and Commercial functions as required.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace Management, or related discipline.
* Previous experience in commercial or contract management roles within an engineering or technical environment.
* Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and business case development skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Background in aviation, aerospace, or other complex technical industries.
* Working knowledge of contract law and its practical application.
The Reward
* Competitive base salary
* Private medical insurance
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Additional health and well-being benefits
* Opportunity to work within a globally respected aviation organisation
Additional Information
* Applicants must hold valid and ongoing legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.
* Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates may be required to obtain DBS and security clearance.
Interested?
Apply today to join a leading aviation organisation and contribute to a team at the forefront of aerospace innovation.
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