Commercial Contracts Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £125,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Director to join a long standing client of ours - a leading organisation operating at the heart of the healthcare sector. This is a high-profile, newly created role, offers the chance to take ownership of a major contract portfolio and play a critical role in driving commercial excellence.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be instrumental in strengthening contract performance, enhancing commercial governance, and unlocking value across a complex operating environment.
The Role
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead on end-to-end commercial contract management within a dynamic and growing organisation.
You will:
* Take ownership of high-value, complex contracts, ensuring strong commercial outcomes
* Lead strategic negotiations and act as the key commercial voice in client engagements
* Drive performance improvement, embedding robust KPI monitoring and governance
* Identify and realise commercial opportunities, including change control and contract variations
* Partner with internal teams to ensure a joined-up, commercially focused approach
* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across both the organisation and its partners
* Lead on risk management and dispute resolution, ensuring balanced, pragmatic outcomes
About You
You are a confident and commercially astute leader who thrives in complex environments and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
You will bring:
* Professional qualification as an Accountant or Quantity Surveyor (5+ years PQE)
* Strong experience managing large-scale public sector or PFI-style contracts is essential
* A track record of successful negotiation and influencing at senior levels
* The ability to translate complex contractual detail into clear, actionable insight
* A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
* Demonstrable experience leading contract negotiations with values of £40m +
You’re someone who:
* Builds credibility quickly and engages confidently with senior stakeholders
* Approaches challenges with energy, resilience, and commercial focus
* Enjoys taking ownership and driving meaningful change
Why This Role?
* Make a real impact in a business-critical role with direct CEO visibility
* Lead on contracts that are central to organisational success
* Opportunity to shape and enhance a commercial function
* Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can truly influence outcomes, drive performance, and shape the future of commercial delivery.