We're seeking a dynamic forward-thinking Commercial lead with commercial experience. You will be open minded, happy to work on your own or as part of a team.

You will be the responsible person for all commercial and contractual functions, assisting to develop the required administrative processes and reporting necessary for delivery associated with Mercator IT Solutions.

As the Commercial Lead you will

• Review of all client contracts.
• Creation, maintenance, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and governance to manage commercial risk as well as leading contractual negotiations in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Providing commercial insights and supporting the delivery of the organisation's long-term goals.
• Preparation and operation of sub-contracts and supplier agreements
• Preparation of contract variations
• Regulation liaison with the Client to ensure excellent relationships are built and maintained, and issues identified and resolved where possible, primarily with the Commercial team.
• Providing support to the operations team with regards contractual commercial requirements, and any related commercial implications of non-performance.
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes which affect our operations and contracts and ensuring this is shared with the Senior Leadership Team and any other teams affected

Knowledge/Experience

• Previous experience of working within a Commercial team.
• Previous knowledge of contract models
• Proven experience of contract and supply negotiation
• Experience of assisting with the development and management of commercial processes and procedures.
• Line management experience.
• Computer literate including working knowledge of MS packages. Advanced knowledge of Excel, ie lookups, pivot tables & reporting.
• A high degree of financial, commercial and customer awareness
• Time management and planning
• High Attention to detail
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly pressurised and dynamic environment.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work related issues.

Education:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Educated to degree level OR relevant experience/qualification within a commercial role.

*Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting