Commercial Manager, Stevenage

COMMERCIAL MANAGER - UP TO £70k - BRISTOL OR STEVENAGE - HYBRID

Robert Half are delighted to be working with a world-leading organisation in their search for a permanent, full-time Commercial Contracts Manager offering hybrid working and up to £70k + bonus!

Things to know:

• Job Title: Commercial Contracts Manager
• Salary: £62k - £70k (DOE) + up to 21% basic salary bonus
• Location: Bristol OR Stevenage
• Working pattern: hybrid (2-3 days onsite, rest working from home)
• Benefits: Competitive pension contribution (up to 14% combined), enhanced parental leave, free parking, subsidised meals, fantastic on-site facilities and more!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full route-to-contract process, driving commercial strategy during competitive bids.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, proposals, pricing models and terms & conditions.
• Oversee commercial performance throughout contract delivery and close-out.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for customers and key internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Support dispute resolution and ensure contractual compliance.
• Line management responsibility for junior commercial professionals.

Requirements:

• Proven Commercial Management experience within a defence or highly regulated environment.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Knowledge of UK public sector or defence contracting frameworks (desirable).
• Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Previous leadership or line management experience.
• Able to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment.