Senior Commercial Officer – Central Function Full Time

Location: Glasgow, Scotstoun. Hybrid – 3 times a week on site . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £44,000 (DOE)

Who We Are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description

The Senior Commercial Officer – Central Function will support the Head of Commercial and Business Development (BD) Function in providing functional support and governance to the Commercial & Business Development functions. The role requires the co-ordination and management of those activities which are applicable to the entire Commercial and Business Development functions and not specific to a particular project/contract/team.

The Senior Commercial Officer – Central Function role holder will deliver specific capabilities or responsibilities on behalf of the function. These specific capabilities or responsibilities can be delivered supporting operational commercial challenges or activities associated with the management and coordination of the function, for example functional governance, functional training, and functional strategic resource planning.

Core Duties

• Process Improvement, Governance and Process Management
• Functional Enablement including support to Digital Toolset Deployment and Exploitation
• Functional Reporting and business reporting interface
• Role regularly interfaces with Commercial and Business Development function including senior leaders, and also across all business functions

Essential Skills

• Experience in a commercial, contract management, or business role, ideally within defence, aerospace, engineering, or government contracting. (Understanding of the roles of the Commercial & Business Development, contract management principles and commercial fundamentals)
• Efficient, Strong organisational skills and dedicated to providing high quality outputs from every task
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Central Function Team

This is a small core team that supports the commercial and business development function, handling multiple parallel tasks to ensure delivery of commitments while enabling future growth. The role involves supporting the digitisation of the function and collaborating across the entire business, requiring the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, using personal experience, judgement, and initiative. It spans key functional areas including people, processes, and tools, with a highly dynamic environment where no two days are the same and strong multitasking is essential, alongside offering the opportunity to actively contribute to and shape the future of the function.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th June 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 15th June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.