Commercial Officer (Contract) - London

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Are you an organised, commercially minded professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex programmes? We're looking for a Commercial Officer to support contracting, supplier engagement, and commercial delivery across a range of innovative projects.

This is a contract role based in London, offering the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and fast‑growing suppliers while shaping how programmes are sourced, contracted and delivered.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll ensure contracting activity is managed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established policies and commercial best practice. Your work will span the full contract lifecycle, including:

• Supporting the implementation of JAGGAER contract and project management tools
• Updating and maintaining key data and management information drawn from JAGGAER
• Exploring JAGGAER plugins to strengthen supplier‑risk oversight
• Negotiating and drafting contracts for programmes across AI, Quantum, Space and Engineering Biology - often working directly with SMEs
• Helping teams shape and refine Statements of Requirements
• Managing ongoing commercial performance and compliance for selected suppliers

What you'll bring

You'll be someone who communicates clearly, builds strong working relationships, and knows how to keep commercial activity running smoothly and transparently.

We're looking for:

• Commercial / procurement expertise (contracts, sourcing, supplier management)
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication, able to clarify detail and guide non‑commercial colleagues

Why this role?

You'll be involved in commercially supporting programmes operating at the edge of emerging tech - working with passionate teams, innovative suppliers, and a portfolio that's constantly evolving. It's a role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to shape commercial outcomes from day one. If interested, apply now!