Migrant Help have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Head of Commercial to join our team!
Location: Home Based
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £56,000
About us:
Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
The Head of Commercial role:
Part of the Commercial team, the Head of Commercial is a strategic and influential role at Migrant Help. You will support the review, interpretation, negotiation and agreement of commercial contracts. Supporting the full commercial lifecycle, including bidding, tendering, grants and contract management, working closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will be is accountable for supporting the organisation’s contractual framework, safeguarding its interests, and creating long-term value through effective contract management, risk mitigation and strong stakeholder engagement
If you have demonstrable experience negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with a successful track record in contract management, and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities of our Head of Commercial:
Contract Management
Review commercial contracts for services, summarising key terms and conditions and risk and reward for presentation to colleagues and senior stakeholders
Work with organisational leads to manage contract performance, embedding clear structure to do so
Identify opportunities for contractual improvement that lead to cost efficiencies and / or contract compliance
Advise on the commercial and contractual impact of new regulations, legislation, and related development
Conduct contract meetings monthly, quarterly or as needed to ensure compliance with key metrics and core terms
Prepare and present subcontractor performance reports, driving efficiency and enhancing subcontractor performance
Use analytics and data to support commercial recommendations, driving change and innovation that aligns with our organisational objectives
Present commercial information to a range of key stakeholders to secure buy-in and engagement
Contract Compliance
Embed commercial standards across all contracts for services
Ensure commercial processes are consistently adhered to across the organisation
Ensure all contracts for services comply with applicable legal and governance frameworks
Produce and present non?compliance reports for commissioners, SLT, and Trustees, enabling informed decision?making and targeted corrective action
Undertake contract completion analysis and lessons learned to inform our contracting framework
Provide end?to?end support on major bids and tenders, from assessment to full submission preparation
Maintaining record of all commercial agreements, so that they are documented, signed and stored centrally, with clear internal ownership and appropriate handover processes in place
Engagement
Maintain strong working relationships with external commercial counterparts, supporting operational colleagues in effective contract management.
Work with Business Services and Compliance teams to commission legal advice on contracts and areas of contractual risk requiring external expertise
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, acting as an organisational representative as needed
Promote equity, diversity and inclusion, working with the EDI team to embed these values within our contracts and monitor our effectiveness at living these values.
The experience and skills you need
Extensive commercial management experience working within commercial and contractual frameworks
Knowledge and experience of local, central and devolved government procurements
Excellent knowledge of practical and effective contract management throughout its lifecycle
A successful track record of engaging effectively with commissioners, suppliers, senior leaders and trustees
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore:
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) therefore applicants must:
Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain
Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years
Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment
These are some of the benefits we offer
Our working week is 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work life balance
Enhanced family friendly provisions
Employees will gain an extra day annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata).
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards and benefits platform with over 9,000 deals and discounts, a range of free perks, employee wellbeing support and other additional employee benefits and recognitions.
Wellbeing support.
Migrant Help offers employees a non-contributory pension scheme Migrant Help pays 8% worth of employee salary into the pension scheme.
Closing Date: 27 April 2026
If you are interested in becoming our new Head of Commercial, please click 'APPLY' today. We look forward to hearing from you!
Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification, which can be found via the above link, we therefore recommend you review both before you apply.
We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job
Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received
As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help’s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence.
Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer