Commercial Manager

Capita; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport services is seeking an experienced commercial manager in London. The role involves overseeing commercial risks, managing contracts, and ensuring supply chain alignment. This opportunity includes competitive salary and benefits, work-from-home options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteer day

Auto-enrolment to company pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Fully paid parental leave

Voluntary benefits for lifestyle

Access to Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing significant sales and supplier contracts.
• Strong background in defining and overseeing commercial governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities for Programme/Transformation projects.
• Draft and manage client and supplier contracts.
• Identify and manage key commercial and legal risks.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Experience in commercial management

Job description

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The Commercial Function is responsible for the overall commercial risk framework related to client (sales) deals, contracts end-to-end, including third parties and suppliers.

Job Description

The Commercial Function oversees the commercial risk framework for client deals and contracts, managing third-party and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial activities for Programme/Transformation projects, ensuring deal clarity and aligned supply chain contracts.
• Draft and amend client and supplier contracts, establishing new agreements as needed for the Programme.
• Manage Fixed Price implementation activities, collaborating with the Programme team to meet milestones, communicate risks, and manage scope/cost changes.
• Ensure supply chain delivery aligns with requirements and budget.
• Participate in governance meetings and client discussions on commercial matters.
• Govern and approve contracts and variations in line with Capita policy.
• Identify, manage, and report commercial and legal risks, liaising with Legal as necessary.
• Support and advise on commercial disputes, leading settlement negotiations.

About You

• Experienced in bidding, negotiating, and managing significant sales and supplier contracts.
• Proven track record in contract ownership and delivery, with strong governance skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all organizational levels.
• A leader and influencer within the business and Commercial function.

About Capita | Transport For London (TFL)

We improve journeys across London, managing a fleet of 9,300 buses, 402km of Tube, and more. Join us to help keep the capital moving.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, rising to 27, with options to buy more
• Paid volunteering days
• Benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, parental leave, and discounts
• Work from home and flexible working options
• Opportunities for career development across Capita

We value diversity and encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Capita is a consulting, transformation, and digital services company committed to creating better outcomes for all stakeholders. We operate globally with 55,000 employees across multiple sectors.