Job Description
Commercial Management Professional
Req ID:  57574
Posting Start Date:  13/04/2026
Job Function:  Sales and Commercial
Division:  UK Business
Job Location:  GBR Bristol CTRL TE
Advertised Salary:  Competitive

About the role

The Commercial Management Professional plays a key role in supporting the effective management of customer and supplier contracts across BT’s Defence and Government portfolio.


Sitting within the Contract & Business function, you’ll support the full contract lifecycle — from contract creation and negotiation through to in‑life management, invoicing, renewals and governance. Your work will help protect revenue, ensure compliance with internal and external controls, and support the ongoing improvement of commercial and contract management processes.


This is an opportunity offering strong exposure across commercial, finance, procurement and programme teams in a complex, regulated environment. You will need to either already be SC cleared, or eligible to go through the clearance process (have at minimum 5 years continuous residence in the UK).

What you’ll be doing

- Supporting the drafting, review, negotiation and execution of business contracts with customers and suppliers
- Supporting the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, from creation through to in‑life management and renewals
- Participating in contract negotiations across a range of deal values and complexity levelsEnsuring contracts are compliant with internal governance, policies and external regulatory requirements
- Supporting the management and development of non‑standard contracts and contract simplification initiatives
- Managing commercial and financial processes including purchase orders, invoicing, renewals and associated controls
- Producing accurate contract and commercial data to support stakeholders and decision‑makingIdentifying opportunities to improve contract management processes and ways of working
- Acting as a trusted point of contact for contract‑related queries across the wider business

Essential Skills / Experience

- Experience in a contract, commercial, procurement or business operations role
- Good understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial principles
- Experience working with purchase orders, invoicing, renewals and financial controls
- Attention to detail with good numerical capability
- Confident working with Excel and data/reporting tools
- Ability to work effectively in a large, complex or regulated environment
- Stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable Skills / Experience

- Experience supporting contracts within government, defence, public sector or regulated industries
- Exposure to non‑standard, complex or high‑value contractual arrangements
- Experience using Oracle or similar financial / contract management systems
- Understanding of commercial governance, audit or compliance frameworks
- Experience contributing to process improvement or contract simplification initiatives

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

  • 10% on target annual bonus
  • Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family 
  • Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off 
  • Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
  • Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
  • Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
  • Holiday purchase scheme


With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK


We’re a leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.


We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.


As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.