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Commercial Officer
Job Title: Commercial Officer
Working Location: Bristol / Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for a Commercial Officer who can demonstrate:
- Relationship building and influence across the organisation
- Analytical skills to understand the business and commercial deals
- Sound business judgement to balance risk and reward across diverse customers
- Articulation and confidence in ambiguous or challenging scenarios
- Willingness to learn and adapt
You’ll have the ability to shape contractual solutions, negotiate effectively, and provide trusted commercial guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & Negotiation
- Empower capture teams to win better business by crafting accurate, innovative, and timely contract proposals
- Draft and negotiate commercial terms with customers using proven strategies
- Engage the right subject matter experts for workplace challenges
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify potential risks and liabilities within proposals and contracts
- Implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies
- Instruct and administer business agreements, providing trusted advice to clients and ensuring alignment with Rolls-Royce and customer obligations
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- Build cross-functional relationships across the business
- Collaborate effectively with other business areas and corporate functions
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for applicants who embody our core values of safety, ethics and impact:
- Strong commercial acumen, able to analyse and influence deals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for clear verbal/written interaction
- Ability to collaborate in team environments and work with diverse stakeholders
- The ability to think strategically & tactically when designing contractual solutions
Advantageous (but not mandatory):
- Previous experience in commercial or contracting roles
Security & Nationality Requirements
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- To work for Rolls-Royce Defence, applicants must hold a Security Check clearance.
- Rolls-Royce will support clearance applications if untitled.
- Due to regulatory constraints, this role is open to:
- UK nationals
- In Ministry of Defence (MoD)-approved cases, dual nationals only
About Rolls-Royce
We pioneer cutting-edge technologies to meet the world’s clean energy and power demands with balance between cost, safety and innovation.
Rolls-Royce is undergoing a multi-year transformation program aimed at:
- Enhancing competitiveness
- Supporting growth
- Cultivating a high-performing, resilient culture
Join us, and help us shape the future of energy systems.
Benefits (Grade 7-10)
- Operative pay grade with career progression opportunities
- Hybrid/Bristol work arrangements
Application Details
- Closing Date: 16/07/2026
- For queries, contact: Chris Jefferies
- Posting Start Date: 02 Jul 2026
- Posting End Date: 15 Jul 2026
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