Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

As a professional Senior Commercial Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing day to day commercial activity primarily in support of the Air and Naval business unit.

The role will require a highly motivated individual who can work within multi-function project teams, responsible for commercial and contracts management activities and leading on commercial aspects of bids and proposals.

You will provide commercial support and governance to project teams to ensure that contractual obligations are met and commercial risk is minimized.

Qualifications

To be succesfull in this role you will have relevant commercial and contract management experience.

You will be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities in:

Contract drafting Contract management and customer relationship management experience and able to discuss and resolved complex issues Knowledge of terms and conditions and contractual law Strong Analytical & problem solving skills

Additional Information

In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you will receive a starting salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and a flexible benefits package.

This role is based in our Hastings offices with time working from home (3 days in office)

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.  A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.  A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.