Permanent
Commercial Officer - LMUK Space Programmes
Commercial
Havant
About the Role
Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.
This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills, and build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact on the region and the nation.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team as Commercial Officer supporting complex and mission-critical programmes. The role offers the chance to work across the full contract lifecycle, build valuable stakeholder relationships, and contribute to programmes that deliver meaningful impact at both regional and national level.
The individual selected for this role will be responsible for delivering contracts management activities across the full spectrum of commercial actions associated with the provision of supplies and services — from capture and proposal development through contract award and all phases of contract administration.
Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the role will provide commercial guidance and support across multiple business functions including programme management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance. Responsibilities will include managing contract solicitations, supporting capture activities, conducting negotiations, administering contract terms, and ensuring fulfilment of associated contractual obligations.
The successful candidate will act as a key interface with Customer buying representatives, building effective and trusted relationships while supporting wider business goals and objectives. The role will also involve coordinating solutions to contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, ensuring contractual compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements.
Additional responsibilities will include supporting internal and external audits, ensuring final contract documentation accurately reflects negotiated agreements, contributing to contract management best practice initiatives, compiling contractual data and reports for Corporate and Business Area requests, and managing multiple complex contracts and stakeholder relationships with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Demonstrate strong knowledge of commercial and contract models and apply them effectively across a range of agreements and programmes
2. Ensure Terms and Conditions compliance, proactively identifying commercial risks and implementing effective solutions and mitigations
3. Independently identify, define, and implement contract revisions and process improvements in accordance with established procedures
4. Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, providing commercial guidance and support relevant to assigned agreements
5. Organise and maintain accurate contract documentation and records
6. Ensure timely completion of all contract actions and contract close-out activities
7. Keep internal and external stakeholders informed of key issues, risks, and mitigation or resolution activities
8. Ensure effective flow-down of prime contract commercial requirements to suppliers
Required skills, qualifications and experience
9. Experience within a Commercial Officer or similar Contracts Management role
10. Experience supporting Major Projects, Programmes, or Complex Contracts
11. Strong understanding of commercial and contract models and their practical application
12. Experience ensuring Terms and Conditions compliance, identifying risks, and implementing commercial solutions
13. Ability to independently identify, define, and implement contract revisions and improvements
14. Excellent attention to detail
15. Strong analytical, report-writing, and organisational skills
16. Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders across varying levels of seniority
17. SC clearance, or the ability to achieve SC clearance, is required for this role
Desired Skills
18. MOD / Defence Contracts Management experience
19. Experience supporting Business Development activities, including Capture Management and Bid support.
Job Reference Number
19016BR
Salary Range
£37,000 - £46,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
20. Private Medical Insurance
21. Competitive Pension
22. Dental
23. Critical Illness
24. Life Assurance
25. Travel Insurance
26. Employee discounts for top high street shops
27. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
28. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
29. Reimbursement for a professional membership
30. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.
Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK. We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
31/07/2026
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