Commercial & Contracts Manager

Commercial and Contracts Manager, Portsmouth

Client: Yolk Recruitment LtdLocation: Portsmouth, United KingdomJob Category: OtherEU work permit required: YesJob Reference: b1d8d93c58f6Job Views: 19Posted: 12.08.2025Expiry Date: 26.09.2025Job Description:

Commercial and Contracts Manager - Inside IR35 - Up to £43 per hour - BPSS (Must be willing to undergo SC Clearance) - Portsmouth or Stevenage - 7 Months - Single Stage ProcessYolk Recruitment is seeking a Commercial and Contracts Manager for an initial 7-month contract in Portsmouth or Stevenage.Job Summary

Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of opportunities and contracts across various sectors including ESA, UK Government, UK MOD, and private corporations.Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions, mitigate risks, and ensure governance compliance.Handle commercial aspects of business acquisition and bidding processes, including bid preparation, contract review, and negotiations.Advise procurement teams on contractual obligations and risks, ensuring proper flow-down and mitigation.Manage existing contracts to ensure performance, change management, and prompt payments.Build and maintain relationships with clients for smooth contract operations.Support wider business needs with commercial guidance, employing best practices ethically and efficiently.Operate independently, knowing when to escalate issues.Skills/Experience Required

EssentialStrong communication and proactive engagement with multiple teams.Proven negotiation and contract management skills across various customer types.Experience with UK Ministry of Defence, Governmental, and Non-Governmental customers in a defense context.Self-starter with high-quality workload delivery with minimal supervision.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.Experience in sales, bidding, procurement, or commercial fields.Effective international communication skills.Ability to multitask across multiple contracts and study ..... full job details .....