Senior Commercial Manager - Digital Programmes

A Fantastic Opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager to join an arm's-length Public Sector Body. The Senior Commercial Manager is to provide full cycle commercial support, particularly in digital and outsources services. Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager - To manage the teams day to day activity - To identify suitable frameworks and approaches for sourcing requirements (Digital, Cloud & Professional Services). - To develop, refine and execute contract management plans in line with government guidance and best practice - To run award procedures to award contracts compliantly and at pace - To complete governance cleanly and effectively - To follow a contractual change process and ensure adherence to the process - To conduct the financial negotiations for changes related to existing contracts - To review and amend contract documents as required - Management of key internal & external stakeholders -To intervene, analyse, manage, and resolve business conflicts between suppliers and internal stakeholders Skills and experience of the Senior Commercial Manager - MCIPS or equivalent such as IACCM/WCC or equivalent relevant experience - Public sector commercial experience and adept at selecting and using public sector frameworks - Demonstrable experience of commercial contract management at a senior level - Ability to run and supervise compliant and pragmatic sourcing activity at pace without creating procurement risk - Excellent Decision making and problem solving skills - Excellent negotiator - Relationship builder (internal & external) - Digital and/or Professional Services category experience Benefits of the Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager - Flexible Hybrid working - Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays - Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) - Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains - Cycle to work Scheme - Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs - Life assurance scheme - Give as you earn scheme - Employee assistance programme (EAP) - PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) - Enhanced family and sick pay - Paid volunteering (2 days a year) - Recognition Scheme - Discounts portal to numerous retailers The Senior Commercial Manager will suit candidates with experience as a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager Commercial Director or Contracts Director or Procurement Manager TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-08