Senior Contract & Commercial Lead - Hybrid Public Sector

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Public sector exposure

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is supporting a leading public sector organisation in Manchester to recruit a high-calibre commercial contract professional. The role will lead commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts, delivering governance, risk management and performance improvements.

Hybrid Manchester-based, with a 2-year fixed-term contract and a salary of up to £85,000. The successful candidate will oversee supplier relationships, budgets and forecasting, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex, high-value contracts within large organisations.
• Strong commercial and contract management background, including major negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving contract performance improvements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies and governance.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure contractual obligations and performance standards are met.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract variations and complex change activities.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve value for money and outcomes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks across the portfolio.
• Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
• Support dispute resolution and robust contract governance.
• Lead and develop commercial capability across the organisation.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Public sector experience

Job description

Michael Page (UK) is supporting a leading public sector organisation in Manchester to recruit a high-calibre commercial contract professional. The role will lead commercial and contractual management of large-scale service and franchise contracts, delivering governance, risk management and performance improvements.

Hybrid Manchester-based, with a 2-year fixed-term contract and a salary of up to £85,000. The successful candidate will oversee supplier relationships, budgets and forecasting, and