Commercial Contract Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and people-centred organisation as a Commercial Contracts Manager. You will oversee the management, negotiation, and compliance of commercial contracts across public and private sectors. In this key role, you will ensure all terms and service obligations are accurate and current. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with various teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial contracts management role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident negotiator with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for public and private sector.
• Maintain contracts register and manage timely renewals.
• Monitor contract compliance, including service levels and KPIs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Experience in commercial contracts management

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Contracts Manager

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-focused Commercial Contracts Manager to join a dynamic, people-centred organisation. This key role will oversee the management, negotiation, and compliance of commercial contracts across both public and private sector clients.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring all terms, conditions, and service obligations are accurate, current, and commercially sound. You’ll maintain a contracts register, manage renewals, and work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with contractual KPIs, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for public sector tenders and private sector agreements.
• Maintain and proactively manage the contracts register, ensuring timely renewals.
• Monitor contract compliance, including service levels, KPIs, and reporting obligations.
• Support procurement by reviewing supplier terms and advising on risks.
• Provide contract guidance and training to operational and finance teams.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

About You:

• Experience in a commercial contracts management role.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident negotiator with clear, concise communication skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and able to work collaboratively across teams.

If you’re a diligent, organised professional with a passion for contract management, we’d love to hear from you.