WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

RBSL is looking for a Commercial Officer to join our busy team in Telford.

The Commercial Officer is responsible for managing and overseeing all commercial aspects of contracts within RBSL. This role involves ensuring compliance with contractual terms, supporting the negotiation of agreements, and supporting project teams to achieve business objectives. You will work closely with various functions including Legal, Finance, and Project Management to mitigate risks and maximise profitability.

The Commercial Officer shall assist in devising commercial solutions to customer requirements that maximise the business benefits whilst understanding the level of risk being taken.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the review of, drafting, negotiation and finalisation of bids, proposals and contracts / commercial agreements
• Ensuring that the contract requirements and obligations are clear and unambiguous for both the company and the customer and are reflected in the contract
• Pursue to a successful outcome the generation, submission and negotiation of proposals in highly competitive markets
• Assisting by the provision of advice and guidance to the project management community to allow compliance with all aspects of the Business Management System including the correct application and tailoring of the LCM framework
• Generation of Commercial Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables in accordance with company protocol, ensuring compliance with all Business and functional processes and systems
• Responsible for obtaining requisite approvals to create and release proposals including pricing aspects
• Development and maintenance of good customer relationships
• Assist negotiation for Customer facing contractual negotiations for specific Programmes
• Managing customer expectations in terms of requirement and affordability
• Creation, negotiation and agreement of a wide range of Non-Disclosure, Partnership, Teaming and other agreements with external Customers and Partners
• Deputise for more senior members of Commercial, as may occasionally be required
• Understanding of the impact of aspects of the law that affect activities of the commercial function and taking appropriate actions
• Complete key SAP transactions - sales enquiries, sales contracts, and sales orders
• Adhere to SHE obligations and standard business working instructions contained in the Business Management System (BMS)
• Quality Assurance - Perform all work/tasks in accordance with project/functional requirements and to the standards prescribed in supporting technical documentation. Proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and support quality assurance activities and improvement initiatives deployed by the business. Participate actively in continuously developing the business as a whole to become the market leading company
• Responsible for ensuring invoicing raised in a timely manner for areas of responsibility

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Ideally some experience in a customer facing role and with good language and analytical skills
• Understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made
• An awareness of contract law and commercial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently
• Proactive and self-motivated

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care, car allowances for some employees

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.