Principal Commercial Officer (Contracts)

Matchtech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Principal Commercial Officer (Contracts) to lead end-to-end contract management for UK programmes, shaping bids, negotiating terms and delivering contracts with delivery teams and senior stakeholders. The role sits in a regulated environment with focus on risk, compliance and commercial governance.

Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, the hybrid role typically requires 2 to 3 days on site. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial contracts end to end.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• Solid grasp of contract terms and ability to apply risk considerations in practice.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial contracts end to end, from bids and negotiations through delivery, changes and close-out.
• Review and draft contract terms, supporting route to contract processes.
• Lead negotiations and ensure alignment with approvals and commercial boundaries.
• Advise project teams on risk, liabilities, amendments and practical contract meaning.
• Maintain accurate contract records in SAP and other systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers and partners.
• Support and mentor junior team members where needed.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Principal Commercial Officer (Contracts)

A strong background in contract management and negotiation is essential for this role, ideally within a regulated environment where risk, compliance and stakeholder management matter.

We are recruiting for a Principal Commercial Officer to join a well established organisation delivering complex UK programmes. This role sits in a commercial team supporting bids, negotiations and live contract delivery, with real exposure to senior stakeholders and varied contract activity.

Role: Principal Commercial Officer
Type: Permanent, full time
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (hybrid, typically 2 to 3 days per week on site)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits

Key responsibilities

• Run commercial contracts end to end, from helping shape bids and negotiating terms through to delivery, managing changes and closing everything out properly.


• Support new work coming in by reviewing and drafting contract terms and helping move things through the route to contract process.


• Get stuck into negotiations, helping reach agreement while keeping within internal approvals and commercial boundaries.


• Be the go-to person for the project teams day to day, giving clear advice on risk, liabilities, amendments and what the contract actually means in practice.


• Keep the commercial admin and contract records accurate and up to date in the relevant systems, including SAP where needed.


• Build strong working relationships across the business and with customers and partners externally.


• Help improve how the team works and, when needed, support and guide more junior team members.

What we're looking for

• You've managed commercial contracts end to end, not just one part of the process.


• You're confident in negotiation and you can build trust with different stakeholders, even when views clash.


• You've dealt with more complex, higher value agreements and you naturally think about risk and opportunity as you go.


• You have a solid practical grasp of contract law and can apply terms and conditions in the real world, not just quote them.


• You understand liabilities, change control and how to spot issues early and reduce risk.


• You're comfortable around IP topics and, ideally, you've had some exposure to import or export controls and licensing.


• You're organised, calm under pressure, and happy working to deadlines in a busy environment.

Security clearance and eligibility

Because of the security requirements attached to this work, we can only consider applicants who hold British citizenship (including dual nationals with British citizenship). BPSS checks will be carried out at offer stage. Eligibility requirements relating to nationality and right to work may apply.