Commercial Business Trainee

Job Title: Commercial Business Trainee 2 year fixed term contract

Job Location: Rochester, Kent – Working Onsite

Salary: £26,000

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

This is a full-time role on a 2-year fixed term contract and will be based at our site in Rochester. On successful completion of the scheme and the training required for this role, at the end of the Trainee Programme you may be offered a permanent position within the function, where you will get the opportunity to continue with further training as a Commercial professional and further advance your career within a fundamental function to the Electronic Systems business.

You will experience working with various Commercial functions and complete a Commercial IACCM Practitioner qualification, fully funded by BAE Systems.

Core Duties:

• As a trainee, you will develop knowledge of contracts and agreements, combined with business, legal and regulatory awareness which in time will allow you to guide the organisation to making effective decisions in the pursuit of its objectives. Your responsibilities as a trainee will be:
• Receiving and processing Purchase Orders and Purchase Order amendments in accordance with Commercial processes, procedures, and the requirements of the business
• Ensuring current data is maintained in the Oracle ERP system
• Communicating progress updates to customers, resolving issues, and escalating more critical issues to senior members of staff
• Supporting bid submissions to customers in line with internal policies, which includes pricing, supporting terms and conditions review, proposal writing and negotiations
• Supporting other members of the Commercial team as required
• Providing support and guidance to Project Management teams

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of five GCSEs – Grade 5 or above (or recognised equivalent qualifications) which must include English and Math’s
• Three A levels A-C grade (or recognised equivalent qualification)
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Be driven and self-motivated with a desire to develop an exciting and rewarding career

The Commercial team:

The principal purpose of the Commercial function is to negotiate, agree and support contracts that provide a Commercial framework within which BAE Systems can deliver world class capabilities to customers whilst minimising risk and maximising shareholder value. Part of our role is to ensure that proposals to BAE Systems’ customers are priced, developed and approved in an acceptable manner and to submit the associated offers.

The Commercial function is the trusted partner of the business; managing customer relationships, creating innovative solutions, and providing guidance on contractual, regulatory and governance matters. You will get the chance to work with interesting, leading-edge products, as well as gaining real work experience in a demanding and rewarding industry.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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