Shape strategy, lead negotiations, and influence company growth
Be the commercial heartbeat for various business areas — advising and guiding stakeholders through bids and contracts
Lead negotiations on high‑value IT and outsourcing contracts with close collaboration with legal team
Inspire and support a small team in their development and evolution of the function
Draft and shape commercial agreements
Assess commercial risk and opportunity during bids
Generate commercial components of tender responses
Ensure proper commercial governance is applied
Oversee contract management activities
Resolve contractual disputes in a solutions‑focused way
Continually improve processes, templates, and commercial toolkit

Experience drafting contracts, interpreting commercial terms, or pricing proposals
A background in improving commercial processes and governance
A strong drive to deliver, with a track record of getting things done
Experience leading or mentoring colleagues
Confidence negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent attention to detail and comfort working in ambiguity
A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work independently when needed
Experience working with customers and managing contract‑related activity

Competitive salary of up to £100,000 depending on experience
30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (That’s right – 30 days from Day 1)
Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Discretionary Annual Pay Review
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Loyal Service Scheme
Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
Recognition Scheme
Free Mortgage Advice and Support
Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
Everest Funeral Concierge
Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
Technology Buying Scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
Charitable Payroll Giving
Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Commercial Director

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