Commercial Contracts and Relationship Manager

North East Lincolnshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Commercial Lead – Contracts & Relationships to manage key contracts and provide strategic leadership. You will ensure compliance, build relationships, and drive improvements within commercial operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management and strong communication skills. This position offers generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous leave

Local government pension

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract management, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks relevant to contracting.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage major commercial contracts and advise senior managers.
• Focus on building relationships and monitoring contract performance.
• Promote best practices in contract and relationship management.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder relationship building

Procurement

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Could you be the person who brings clarity and confidence to complex commercial contracts, risk, and compliance?

If you're experienced in managing commercial contracts, overseeing risk, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and excel at building stakeholder relationships, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What’s the role all about?

As Commercial Lead – Contracts & Relationships, you’ll be at the heart of our commercial operations. You’ll provide strategic leadership on key contracts, ensuring they deliver value, meet performance expectations, and comply with standards.

You’ll also be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping shape commercial strategies and manage risk. This role is central to working with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities.

What will your day look like?

Your day will involve managing major commercial contracts, advising senior managers and elected members on commercial and contractual matters. You’ll focus on building relationships with stakeholders, monitoring contract performance, resolving issues, and seeking opportunities for improvement. You’ll promote best practices in contract and relationship management.

Who are we looking for?

You will have significant experience in contract management, procurement, or supplier relationship management, ideally within the public sector, with a proven ability to deliver improvements and manage budgets.

You will have strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks relevant to contracting.

You will have excellent communication skills to build relationships and trust with stakeholders, along with negotiation and leadership skills.

Why join us?

This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to join our high-performing Strategy, Policy and Performance team. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your ideas and energy.

Additional Information

For more information, contact Drew Hughes at [e-mail].

Key Dates:

• Closing date: 17th August
• Interviews: 4th and 5th September

We aim to provide a positive interview experience, sharing questions 24 hours in advance. We will be testing applications for AI use, and heavily AI-utilized applications may be scrutinized.

We may close the advert early if we receive many suitable applications.

Benefits include generous leave, a local government pension, access to RewardNEL benefits, flexible working, and development opportunities.

Support

If you need help applying, contact Wendy Trask at 07702 338542 for assistance with digital access or application guidance.

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