Description:
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Robert Half are delighted to be working with a world-leading organisation in their search for a permanent, full-time Commercial Contracts Manager offering hybrid working and up to £68k + bonus!
Things to know:
- Job Title: Commercial Contracts Manager
- Location: Bristol OR Stevenage
- Working pattern: hybrid (2-3 days onsite, rest working from home)
- Benefits: Competitive pension contribution (up to 14% combined), enhanced parental leave, free parking, subsidised meals, fantastic on-site facilities and more!
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full route-to-contract process, driving commercial strategy during competitive bids.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, proposals, pricing models and terms & conditions.
- Oversee commercial performance throughout contract delivery and close-out.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Act as the primary commercial contact for customers and key internal stakeholders.
- Provide regular reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership.
- Support dispute resolution and ensure contractual compliance.
- Line management responsibility for junior commercial professionals.
Requirements:
- Proven Commercial Management experience within a defence or highly regulated environment.
- Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
- Knowledge of UK public sector or defence contracting frameworks (desirable).
- Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills.
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Previous leadership or line management experience.
- Able to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment.