Commercial Manager (SC CLEARED)
* Job Type: Contract - 6 months initial
* Location: Basingstoke / Bracknell - hybrid arrangements
* Daily Rate: £650+ inside IR35
* Mandatory: Active SC Clearance
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and manage post-contract activities across various contracts. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, mitigating risks, and aligning with strategic objectives. The Commercial Manager will act as a liaison among legal, sales, delivery, procurement, and finance teams to minimize legal and contractual exposures while ensuring business objectives are met.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Lead Qualified Defence Contract (QDC) single source contract management, including negotiation and preparation of statements of work for governance approval.
* Construct overall QDC deal structures in collaboration with internal teams and Legal & Commercial (L&C).
* Provide QDC cross-training to other key internal commercial managers.
* Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals and manage delays to delivery with support from L&C.
* Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies.
* Create and manage templates for Statements of Work (SOWs), change orders, and other agreements.
* Support Business As Usual (BAU) contract management activities.
* Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings.
* Stay updated on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR), and commercial legislation.
* Support and develop members of the Contract Management team.
* Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in contract management and negotiation, particularly with QDCs.
* Strong understanding of IT law, data protection regulations, and commercial legislation.
* Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Excellent organizational skills to maintain contract documentation and compliance.
* Proficiency in creating and managing contractual templates and reports.
* Strong communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
* Commitment to continuous improvement in contract management processes and templates.