Commercial Manager jobs in United Kingdom

SF Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading global research organisation to help recruit a Commercial Contracts Manager to their team. This role is a permanent full time opportunity, based from their Head Office in Nottingham. This role is a hybrid role, working 2 days from home.

Commercial Contracts Manager is needed to join the Business Development team in Nottingham you ll support a wide range of contract-related activities across the business and play a key role in helping us deliver high-quality to clients worldwide.

Role Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with customers to negotiate, draft, and structure clear, commercially robust agreements.
-Build and maintain strong working relationships with both customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives, policies, and industry standards.
-Lead contract negotiations covering terms, scope, and delivery, while identifying risks and developing practical solutions.
-Advise internal teams on contract terms, obligations, and best practices.
-Support the full contract lifecycle, including process development and continuous improvement of templates and documentation.
-Minimise business risk and liability in accordance with company policies and contractual commitments.
-Deliver training on commercial and contractual matters when required.
-Provide support in managing contracts after execution, ensuring compliance and resolving issues.

Qualifications/Experience

-Degree in Business, Law(preferred).
-Solid experience in commercial contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements.
-Strong understanding of contract development, intellectual property, SLAs, SOPs, and service delivery ideally within a regulated environment.
-Proven ability to negotiate effectively and manage customer relationships.
-Commercially minded, with experience navigating complex, multi-client environments.
-Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
-Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with a track record of handling multiple priorities.
-Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
-Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Pension Scheme
Hybrid working

If this role is of interest, apply today with your updated CV.