Commercial Manager

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software firm in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting business development. The ideal candidate has significant experience in commercial contracts management and a relevant degree. This role includes flexibility with a hybrid working model, great opportunities to impact commercial operations and grow your career.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracts management.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and relevant legislation.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts.
• Driving contract compliance through performance reviews.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial contracts management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Degree in law, finance, business administration or similar

Job description

Commercial Manager – Wokingham / Hybrid – £60,000–£70,000

About the Client

This organisation operates within the Software sector. As a small, fast-growing business, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

This role will take ownership of commercial contracts across the business, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting effective internal processes. It involves engaging with internal teams and clients, managing risk, improving compliance, and supporting wider business development and supplier activity. You’ll also contribute to commercial governance and documentation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts in line with policy and regulatory requirements
• Driving contract compliance through internal and external performance reviews
• Identifying, mitigating, and monitoring commercial risk and ensuring clear resolution of discrepancies
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective communication and shared understanding of commercial obligations
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial terms to protect business interests
• Supporting bid submissions to ensure compliance with all customer and legal requirements
• Creating and maintaining internal commercial policies, procedures, and documentation systems
• Supporting supplier negotiations and flow-down terms
• Providing commercial advice across departments as required

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven experience in commercial contracts management, with a solid understanding of procurement processes, relevant legislation, and contractual frameworks. A degree in law, finance, business administration or similar is essential. You are detail-oriented, able to manage multiple contracts simultaneously, and confident when engaging stakeholders across all levels.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join a collaborative and growing organisation where your expertise will have a real impact. Expect a flexible hybrid working model, exposure to major commercial operations, and opportunities to shape best practices across the business. This is an excellent role for someone looking to take ownership and grow their career within a respected software organisation