Interim Assistant Commercial Manager - Corporate Services
Location: London, Greenwich - hybrid
Contract: December 2026
Rate: £360 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: Major Public Sector organisation
A major public-sector organisation is looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a high-profile, Corporate Services team delivering procurement activity, including across social impact programmes.
This is a hands‑on, commercial role for someone who can take procurements from end-to-end, produce high-quality governance and procurement documentation, and work confidently with senior stakeholders.
The Role:
- Lead procurement exercises from start to finish, including procurements up to approximately £5m.
- Draft RFPs, pricing schedules, governance papers and approval documentation.
- Review and draft contracts, manage variations and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
- Work with stakeholders to turn requirements into market-ready specifications.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
- Support projects delivering meaningful social outcomes, including initiatives around rough sleeping, warmer homes, domestic abuse support and retrofit.
Requirements:
- Procurement: end-to-end procurement lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
- Drafting: producing clear, concise governance papers and procurement documentation.
- Analysis & organisation: managing competing priorities, solving problems and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Confidence gathering information and working independently.
- Familiarity with systems such as SAP Ariba is useful, but training can be provided.
- Good working knowledge of Excel, SharePoint and standard Office tools.
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