Commercial Contract Officer

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Salary Package: Negotiable
Location: Abingdon, England
Consultant: Kathy Rusher
Posted: 20/10/2025

Description:

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Commercial Contract Officer to work for a company in Oxford.

Role: Commercial Contract Officer

Location: Oxford

Hours: Monday – Friday, full time – 12-month fixed contract

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Contract Officer

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Lead the execution and close-out of "By the Hours" contracts, including developing and drafting service offers and contracts.


• Negotiation & Change Management: Act as the primary commercial point of contact, leading the negotiation and execution of contract amendments and change orders.


• Financial & Performance Analysis: Proactively monitor contractual terms, prepare and manage the pricing renewal process to secure profitability, and track aircraft flying rates for accurate customer invoicing.


• Risk Reporting: Report on contractual performance to the Leadership Team, providing clear and concise analysis of key metrics such as schedule, profit, and risk.


• Process Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Commercial and Contract Management methodology within the business.

About you:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Engineering, Aerospace Management, or a related field.


• Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or related business role, demonstrating strong commercial acumen.


• Demonstrable experience in supporting contract negotiations and adeptness at financial analysis, business case development, and managing contract profitability.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build robust relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.


• Highly organised with a meticulous attention to detail, capable of managing multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritising effectively.


• A proactive, flexible, "can-do" attitude, with a talent for identifying commercial risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.


• A broad understanding of the global aviation/aerospace industry or another high-value, complex engineering sector.


• A strong understanding of contract law and its practical application.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment – 01865 777733 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.