Commercial Contracts Officer

Commercial Contracts Officer Description About Us What we do matters\. In short, we work to make the world safer\. No matter where your talents lie, working as part of TRL Technology means you are directly contributing to a more secure society, helping to protect national security and combat evolving and emerging threats around the world\. TRL Technology is a small to medium enterprise, part of a rich tapestry of other companies which make up L3Harris\. L3Harris is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end\-to\-end solutions across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains\. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in 130 countries\. TRL Technology has circa 300 employees and counting but successfully compete against much larger businesses delivering electronic systems in the fields of electronic warfare and cyber security\. To find out more about what we do in the Electronic Warfare and Cyber Security space, please see our website: www\.trltech\.co\.uk To get a gist of what we stand for, other vacancies and our comprehensive perks including 25 days holiday, 5% pension, annual bonus, 12pm finish on Fridays and access to a benefits portal amongst many others, please take a look at our careers website www\.trlcareers\.co\.uk The Role We are looking for a Commercial Contracts Officer to join our Commercial Department to safeguard the company's interests in all aspects of commercial/contracts management lifecycle\. The Commercial Contracts Officer will negotiate contracts/agreements and provide commercial knowledge and guidance to TRL staff\. The role will entail: + Within delegated authority limits, develop and negotiate contracts \(working with Sales and Marketing, Project Management and Procurement\) to obtain the best possible commercial arrangement without compromising business objectives\. + Conduct and support negotiations with customers to achieve the best position for TRL Technology which reflects the agreed "sign\-off" position\. + Support the drafting of teaming agreements, non\-disclosure agreements and other related agreements + Liaise with projects and technical staff to ensure contracts accurately reflect the programme of work + Work with finance colleagues to ensure acceptable cash flows and payment profiles are contractually agreed + Where required, work with Procurement to ensure subcontractors/suppliers meet their commercial/contractual obligations and provide contract management guidance to the business as required\. + Present commercial aspects of proposals at internal bid reviews, to all levels of seniority throughout the L3Harris organisation\. + Work within L3Harris corporate guidelines for contracts and ethics + Conduct pre and post contract award reviews with internal stakeholders to ensure the contractual obligations are known, understood and being properly addressed + Input to and deliver the Commercial Department strategy Where You Fit In Head of Commercial Senior Contracts Manager Commercial Contracts Officer The Person We Seek Driven, adaptable, innovative, self\-starter capable of quickly assimilating information from a range of sources\. Someone who knows what they know and what they don't with the ability to draw upon and collaborate with others from a range of functions\. Someone who is keen to make a difference by suggesting improvements, implementing changes and progressing our business\. Opportunities Available To You + I n\-house and external training to equip you with the skills you need to get the job done\. + Coaching and Mentoring to enhance 'soft' skills + Limited International Travel + To build relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers Your Experience + Demonstrable negotiation skills with successful experience of operating in UK and international markets + Experience of bidding to and managing contracts in the UK and international defence and security markets Your Skills + Conscientious attitude to contract \(attention to detail\) and proposal reviews + The ability to constructively challenge others and take a robust stance when required to promote/defend TRL's commercial position + Excellent MS Office and general IT skills More Information All of our roles require successful candidates to undergo and maintain a Baseline Personnel Security Standard and/or United Kingdom Security Vetting \(UKSV\) to obtain a Security Check \(SC\) without restrictions\. In some instances Developed Vetting \(DV\) is required\. Please note that in the event that the required clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security\. Qualifications Primary Location GB\-ENG\-Tewkesbury US Security Clearance Required: None Schedule: Full\-time Shift: Day \- 1st Travel: No Req ID: 110499