Commercial Manager - DV Cleared - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment platform in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead post-contract management across complex agreements within a high-security environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation and governance while excelling in communication and stakeholder management. This hybrid role offers excellent rates and requires an active DV clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven success in commercial and contract management within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks, governance, and commercial best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-contract management and negotiation of statements of work.
• Collaborate with delivery, finance, procurement, and legal teams.
• Oversee compliance with governance policies and maintain all contract documentation.
• Draft and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other contractual documents.
• Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and support junior members of the contract management team.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Governance

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager - Hybrid - Excellent Rates
Must have an Active DV Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead post-contract management across complex agreements within a high-security environment. The Commercial Manager will play a key role in ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and driving value across major projects. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract negotiation, governance, and stakeholder management who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities - Commercial Manager

• Lead post-contract management and negotiation of statements of work for approval through internal governance.
• Collaborate with delivery, finance, procurement, and legal teams to meet commercial and strategic objectives.
• Oversee compliance with governance policies and maintain all contract documentation.
• Draft and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other contractual documents.
• Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
• Stay current on commercial law, IT legislation, and data protection (including GDPR).
• Mentor and support junior members of the contract management team.

Experience Required - Commercial Manager

• Proven success in commercial and contract management within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks, governance, and commercial best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

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