Commercial Manager (Grants)

Commercial Manager (Grants) Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Manager (Grants) for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.Location: London | Hybrid WorkingThe ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experience:Proven experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurements and grant competitions, ensuring fair, transparent, and compliant processesStrong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015Experience in maintaining governance, assurance, and policy standards across grant programmes, ensuring value for money and effective risk managementAbility to develop and review business cases in line with HMT Green Book or central government business case guidance, supporting funding decisions and programme outcomesExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, working collaboratively with policy, finance, and delivery teams to manage grant life cycles and resolve issuesCommercial acumen to negotiate, manage budgets, and monitor performance, ensuring grants deliver intended public valueKnowledge of government commercial playbooks, sourcing strategies, and CCS frameworks, including call-offs, mini-competitions, and direct awardsTo apply, please submit your latest CV for review. ..... full job details .....