Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd

Commercial Officer (Crashworthy Division) RB0126 Martin-Baker is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection and crashworthy seats, saving over 7,805 lives to date. We combine cutting-edge engineering with a clear mission protecting aircrew around the world. We are now recruiting a Commercial Officer to join our established Commercial team at our Denham site. The Role As a Commercial Officer, you will be responsible for the effective commercial management of allocated customer accounts, for the Crashworthy Business Division on a global basis. You'll support both pre- and post-contract activities, working closely with customers, internal stakeholders, and senior commercial colleagues. This is a varied role covering bids, contracts, customer relationships, and commercial administration, offering excellent exposure to international defence contracting. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, professional customer relationships, acting as the main point of contact for commercial queries Prepare routine bids, quotations, and proposals (competitive and sole-source) in line with company procedures Support major bids as part of cross-functional proposal teams Manage contract administration, including invoicing, reporting, and amendments Enter and maintain accurate commercial data within SAP Monitor and manage customer debt in line with company policy Negotiate contracts, changes, and terms within delegated authority levels Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated to internal stakeholders Identify and support new business opportunities through strong customer understanding Represent Martin-Baker internally and externally, including potential travel within the UK and overseas About You We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and driven individuals with strong communication skills and an interest in negotiation, contracts, and relationship management. Familiarity with contracts, procurement, or bid management concepts Experience using SAP or other MRP systems Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; strong numerical and analytical skills Confident written and verbal communication skills Commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to build effective working relationships Organised, adaptable, and eager to learn Degree (or equivalent) in business, law, engineering, economics, or a related subject 9% non-contributory pension (18+) Midday finish on Fridays 4x salary Life Assurance (18+) Personalised training & development plan 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave Cycle to Work & nursery benefits Discounts via the Martin-Baker+ platform Your Interview Journey Initial Telephone interview - a detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. First Stage Interview (Microsoft Teams) a structured discussion with the Hiring Manager to explore your work experience and provide insight into Martin-Baker's operations and the specifics of the role. Candidates will complete online numerical and verbal reasoning tests. Final Stage Interview (Face to Face). Why Join Us? At Martin-Baker, your work directly contributes to saving lives. You'll join a collaborative, innovative team with real opportunities to grow and make an impact. This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Learn more: Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK. Hit Apply Now, send your CV to , or give us a call on .

Overview Location: Denham. Salary: Highly competitive salary and benefits package. Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026. Why work for Martin-Baker A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you're providing pilots with their last form of defence. Martin-Baker is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world's most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives. What you'll be doing Join us on this mission as a Training Partner to support specific manufacturing teams including Sheet Metal, Fiberglass, Pipes, Pressure Test, Sub Assembly and Inspection. You'll develop and deliver training experiences for colleagues across such teams, as well as supporting team leaders, cell leaders and managers across manufacturing with delivering their training requirements. Aspects of the role include to: Create and develop training programmes around skill requirements, including creating development pathways, identifying training course options, always supporting personal development of colleagues and overall development plans across teams. Define and deliver training session content including materials, exercises and identifying the required skill levels and standards. Develop tools and relevant assessment methods needed to establish competence and to certify skills. Ensure that training records are collated and inputted within the learning management system, also maintaining KPI and metric reporting including quality assurance and peer review of training resources. Continually connect with stakeholders relating to critical training requirements. Characteristics & Skills Experience of training and developing people. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships. Experience of manufacturing processes in the Aerospace / Defence / Automotive industries. Understanding of engineering drawings used by manufacturing teams. Good knowledge of Martin-Baker products would be desirable. Education & Qualifications Level 4 (HNC) or higher-level qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training. At Martin-Baker you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience. Your benefits in detail Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+) 4x salary Life Assurance (18+) Personalised training and development plan. Healthcare Cash Plan. 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Martin-Baker +discount platform. Workplace Nursery Benefit. Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes) Midday finish on Friday. Equal Opportunity & Security We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve. All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role's specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company's Diversity and Inclusion commitment. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit