Senior Defence Commercial Manager (Maternity Cover)

Capita plc.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and digital services firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide maternity cover support. The role focuses on managing complex contracts and delivering commercial activities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with governance, building relationships, and supporting transformation initiatives within the organization. Applicants should possess significant experience in contract management and a deep understanding of commercial principles. This is a hybrid role based in Portsmouth, offering competitive benefits and a full-time contract.

Benefits

23 days holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering days

Company matched pension

15 weeks fully paid leave for parents

Qualifications

• Experience managing highly complex and strategic contracts.
• Proven track record in contract mobilisation and commercial activity.
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and contract law in government environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract management activities and relationships with suppliers.
• Develop operationally aligned commercial plans to support business aims.
• Identify risks and opportunities to propose solutions.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Financial modelling

Contract law knowledge

Education

Extensive commercial experience

Tools

Commercial registers

Obligation trackers

Job description

A leading consulting and digital services firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to provide maternity cover support. The role focuses on managing complex contracts and delivering commercial activities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with governance, building relationships, and supporting transformation initiatives within the organization. Applicants should possess significant experience in contract management and a deep understanding of commercial principles. This is a hybrid role based in Portsmouth, offering competitive benefits and a full-time contract.