Assistant Commercial Manager

Boeing

Assistant Commercial Manager supporting Boeing Defence contracts in the Fixed Wing business unit. Engaging in proposal development, negotiation, and commercial governance in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and participate in low to moderate complexity proposal development, negotiation, and execution of contractual agreements, including contract changes and amendments.
Draft, review, interpret, and administer terms and conditions and other legally binding agreements.
Support and lead internal coordination across functional areas (programme, finance, legal) to deliver commercial solutions.
Anticipate, interpret, and mitigate commercial risks; summarise contractual issues and propose solutions.
Maintain effective commercial governance, ensuring compliance with policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
Lead or support development and review of Statements of Work.
Administer contracts and authorise company work in line with contractual requirements and corporate policy.
Understand and apply value-for-money principles in support of customer needs while delivering against business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation
1 to 2 years of experience supporting contract administration, procurement, commercial operations, or legal/commercial teams.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Contracts Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
WCC qualification.
Experience in associated role is desirable; other commercial qualifications or willingness to work toward them will be considered.
Working experience 3 to 5 years within a defence or aerospace prime contractor, or equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationproposal developmentnegotiationcontract executionterms and conditions interpretationrisk mitigationStatements of Work developmentvalue-for-money principlescommercial governancecompliance

Soft Skills

internal coordinationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

WCC qualification