Commercial Contracts Manager (13-Month FTC)
Warrington | £55,000–£70,000 | 4–5 Days/Week | Hybrid
A growing energy business is looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to step into a high-impact 12-month role covering maternity leave. If you want to work with senior leaders, influence commercial decisions, and take real ownership, not just process paperwork, this is a standout opportunity.
The Role
You’ll be the go-to commercial specialist in a lean, fast-moving team. From reviewing and negotiating contracts to advising leadership on risks and opportunities, you’ll play a central role in helping the business scale as it brings new sites online across the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing the company’s central contracts register
* Reviewing agreements and highlighting risks or commercial exposures
* Drafting, amending, and renegotiating supplier, lease, and royalty contracts
* Supporting OFGEM audits and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Reviewing documentation for new energy sites
* Working closely with finance and operations to improve commercial clarity
* Providing commercial insight directly to senior leadership
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts
* Detail-driven, commercially minded, and confident challenging unclear terms
* Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
* Bonus: experience with procurement agreements, financial models, or audits
Why This Role?
* Real influence from day one
* High visibility with senior leadership
* Variety, ownership, and the chance to shape commercial decisions
* Be part of a business contributing to the UK’s energy transition
The Package
* £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience
* 12-month FTC starting January 2026 (full handover provided)
* 4 or 5 days per week
* Hybrid working, mostly office-based in Warrington