Oxford Instruments Plc
Commercial Contract Specialist
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Commercial Contract Specialist
Commercial Contract Specialist – Severn Beach
Are you a commercially minded contracts professional looking to play a pivotal role in a growing, innovative business?
We are seeking a Commercial Contract Specialist to join our team in Severn Beach, where you’ll be at the heart of supporting sales growth, managing contractual risk, and driving operational excellence.
In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the primary commercial contracts partner to the Sales team, taking ownership of day-to-day contract matters and ensuring agreements are aligned with business objectives. You’ll have the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions, streamline processes, and work closely with colleagues across Legal, Finance, Sales, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts & Sales Support
- Review and report on standard sales contracts in line with approved templates and processes.
- Put in place non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)—promoting the use of OIPT’s standard template NDA wherever possible, and reviewing, negotiating, and reporting on third-party NDAs as required—including managing NDA renewal dates and filing/renewal alerts.
- Agree contract amendments, extensions, variations, ‘late-line letters’, and general customer correspondence in line with approved templates and processes.
- Support Sales during contract negotiations and contribute in customer meetings if required, escalating matters exceeding certain risk/financial thresholds.
- Advise Sales on contract structure and content, applying a pragmatic commercial approach.
Governance, Risk & Process
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and approval processes.
- Prepare Contract Risk Assessment (CRA) submissions for DoA approval with Regional Sales Coordinators and Legal Counsel.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, renewals, amendments, and record keeping.
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Channel Partners & Procurement
- Support Sales with Channel Partner management, including required documentation such as due diligence, Channel Partner Approval Forms, and Agreements—contributing and supporting during Channel Partner meetings if needed. Ownership of Channel Partner renewal dates/filing and renewal alerts.
- Support Commercial reviews during tender processes, focusing on risk identification and escalation.
- Support collation and completion of:
- Vendor forms for new customers
- European Single Procurement Documents (ESPDs)
- Any other commercial supporting documentation required for tenders
- Management and development of new customer onboarding processes, liaising with Finance for background and credit checks.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Capability
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support OIPT’s commercial objectives.
- Coordinate with regional legal teams on jurisdiction-specific contracts, escalating where required.
- Support continuous improvement of standard templates and contracting processes.
- Contribute to training and guidance on contract risks and negotiation principles.
- Support and mentor junior team members.
Education / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (a background in Law is a significant advantage)
- 3+ years’ experience drafting and evaluating contractual documents
Professional Skills & Abilities
- Experience working alongside an in-house legal function
- Exposure to regulated, international, or technology-led environments
- Commercially pragmatic with strong risk awareness
- Comfortable operating within governance and approval frameworks
- Ability to manage high-volume, fast-moving work independently
- Confident engaging senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with a solutions-focused mindset
Personal Qualities
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership
- Confident working with internal teams to understand requirements, challenges, and success criteria
- A team player who utilises contributions effectively and can work constructively collaboratively
- Driven to continuously improve
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a role that combines commercial insight, stakeholder engagement, and contract management expertise. You’ll be empowered to:
- Improve ways of working
- Strengthen customer relationships
- Support strategic business growth
- Work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly influence business success, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, serving industries essential to medical devices, electric cars, and quantum computing.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave + half-day Fridays
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive plan
- Pension scheme
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
- Structured career development opportunities
- Collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to reach out if you encounter any barriers during the application process.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs.
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