Commercial Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Officer

Working location: (Bristol/Hybrid)

You will be someone who can build relationships and influence across the organisation. You’ll have an aptitude for understanding the business and how to shape our commercial deals to make sure we balance risk and reward across a culturally diverse range of customers.

We are seeking individuals who possess analytical skills, can exercise sound business judgement, are articulate and confident dealing with ambiguity and with a willingness to learn.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower capture teams to win and deliver better business by supporting the development of accurate, timely and innovative contractual solutions with our customers and partners
• Draft and negotiate contract terms with customers using appropriate techniques, strategies and engaging the right subject matter experts
• Identify potential risks and liabilities in concepts, proposals and contracts and implement appropriate means to manage these.
• Instruct and administer new and existing business agreements providing trusted advice and guidance to ensure understanding of Rolls-Royce and customer obligations and contract points.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Sound business and commercial acumen including the ability to interpret commercial issues and understand the commercial components of deals and how to influence them.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.
• Collaborates well in a team environment, building relationships across the business and working collaboratively with other business areas and corporate functions
• Previous commercial and contracting experience would be advantageous.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive

Grade: 7-10

Closing date: 22/07/26

Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Commercial

Posting Date

03 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

21 Jul 2026