Commercial Officer

Are you a skilled commercial professional ready to take on a challenging role that requires balancing risk and opportunity? As a Commercial Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that contractual risks are managed effectively, while also supporting the development of commercial roadmaps and processes. This is a critical role that demands a proactive approach, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to make informed, risk-based decisions.

In this role, you will act as the capability lead for specific commercial processes, including areas such as export control, subsidy control, and anti-bribery compliance. You’ll be instrumental in developing and communicating policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing subject matter expertise across the business. Working with the Head of Commercial, you will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Commercial Strategy, helping to navigate and resolve complex commercial issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in contract negotiation, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. If you have a passion for commercial excellence and are eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

So, what are we looking for?

• Proven experience in negotiating or drafting contracts within a corporate environment.
• Ability to make pragmatic, risk-based judgements that balance short-term project needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Practical experience working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver project-based outcomes.
• Expertise in developing, documenting, and implementing policy and procedure documents.
• Degree or professional qualification in a commercial discipline (e.g., MCIPs).
• A proactive, independent approach with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.