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Your new company

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute professional to lead and support a high-performing commercial function within a fast-paced organisation. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, providing expert guidance on contracts, commercial strategy, and risk management.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of, you will be responsible for taking a lead on commercial activity in a newly formed area of the business.

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including goods and services contracts, partner agreements, and vendor terms.
• Provide expert insight on contract frameworks such as NEC4 and similar industry-standard agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and supporting materials to ensure consistency and efficiency across the business.
• Advise internal stakeholders on commercial risks, opportunities, and strategy.
• Ensure contractual obligations, service levels, and performance commitments are realistic and deliverable.
• Identify commercial risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution and manage contract-related queries with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes, systems, and tools.
• Lead or support cross-functional and commercial projects as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience in commercial contracts management within a B2B environment.
• Working knowledge of NEC4 or equivalent contract frameworks.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage a large volume of work to tight deadlines.
• Experience developing templates, processes, and best practice frameworks.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy and governance.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Involvement in varied and impactful projects across the organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office
• Salary £65,000-£85,000 dependent on experience

What you need to do now

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