Commercial Manager - Digital Programmes in City of | Butler Ross

Butler Ross; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector Body in London seeks a Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to provide full cycle commercial support, particularly in digital and outsourced services. The role involves identifying frameworks, executing contract management plans, and managing stakeholder relations. Ideal candidates will have public sector experience and a strong background in contract management, as well as excellent decision-making and relationship-building skills. Competitive benefits are available, including a matched pension scheme and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1

Interest-free loan for season tickets

Cycle to work Scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Enhanced family and sick pay

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector frameworks and contract management.
• Ability to manage sourcing activities without creating procurement risk.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable frameworks for sourcing requirements.
• Develop and execute contract management plans.
• Conduct financial negotiations related to existing contracts.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

MCIPS or equivalent

Public sector commercial experience

Commercial contract management at a senior level

Decision making and problem solving skills

Relationship building

Digital and/or Professional Services category experience

Job description

Contact: Russell Soan

Contact email: [e-mail]

A Fantastic Opportunity for a Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to join an arm's-length Public Sector Body. The Commercial Manager is to provide full cycle commercial support, particularly in digital and outsourced services.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager

• To identify suitable frameworks and approaches for sourcing requirements (Digital, Cloud & Professional Services).
• To develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice.
• To run award procedures to award contracts compliantly and at pace.
• To complete governance cleanly and effectively.
• To follow a contractual change process and ensure adherence to the process.
• To conduct the financial negotiations for changes related to existing contracts.
• To review and amend contract documents as required.
• Management of key internal & external stakeholders.
• To intervene, analyse, manage, and resolve business conflicts between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills and experience of the Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager

• MCIPS or equivalent such as IACCM/WCC or equivalent relevant experience.
• Public sector commercial experience and adept at selecting and using public sector frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience of commercial contract management at a senior level.
• Ability to run and supervise compliant and pragmatic sourcing activity at pace without creating procurement risk.
• Excellent Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Relationship builder (internal & external).
• Digital and/or Professional Services category experience.

Benefits of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager

• Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest‑free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

The Commercial Manager will suit candidates with experience as a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager or Procurement Manager.