Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

• Daily Rate: £650+ inside IR35
• Mandatory:
  Active SC Clearance

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and manage post‑contract activities across various contracts. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, mitigating risks, and aligning with strategic objectives. The Commercial Manager will act as a liaison among legal, sales, delivery, procurement, and finance teams to minimize legal and contractual exposures while ensuring business objectives are met.

• Lead Qualified Defence Contract (QDC) single source contract management, including negotiation and preparation of statements of work for governance approval.
• Construct overall QDC deal structures in collaboration with internal teams and Legal & Commercial (L&C).
• Provide QDC cross‑training to other key internal commercial managers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals and manage delays to delivery with support from L&C.
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Create and manage templates for Statements of Work (SOWs), change orders, and other agreements.
• Support Business As Usual (BAU) contract management activities.
• Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings.
• Stay updated on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR), and commercial legislation.
• Support and develop members of the Contract Management team.
• Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements.

• Proven experience in contract management and negotiation, particularly with QDCs.
• Strong understanding of IT law, data protection regulations, and commercial legislation.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain contract documentation and compliance.
• Proficiency in creating and managing contractual templates and reports.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in contract management processes and templates.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting