At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities and ensure successful contract delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Dynamic scale-up SME with exciting growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Flexible 20 hours/week, competitive pay, and the chance to work on significant contracts.
- Other info: Opportunity for occasional travel and hands-on involvement in contract management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mobilising multi-million-pound contracts and working with senior leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in commercial contracts and SC clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
20 hours/week
3 months
Outside IR35
SC Cleared
Cheshire (occasional travel)
We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Professional to support the mobilisation of a newly secured, multi-million-pound contract within a fast-growing scale-up SME. This is a hands-on role, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure the contract is commercially and operationally ready for successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial activity throughout contract mobilisation.
- Review and translate contractual obligations into practical delivery requirements.
- Establish contract management, governance and reporting processes.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and contractual obligations.
- Support change control, variations and ongoing customer/supplier management.
- Provide pragmatic commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
About You
- Strong commercial contracts/contract management experience.
- Proven experience mobilising significant or complex contracts.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME/scale-up environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Current SC Clearance essential.
- Available for 20 hours per week over 3 months.
- Able to travel occasionally to Cheshire.
If you’re an experienced, SC-cleared commercial professional who can bring structure, pace and commercial rigour to a major contract mobilisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Sara on sara.mcdonnell@arguilesearch.com
Locations
Contract/Commercial Management - Contract Manager in Cheshire, Chester employer: Arguile
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Subcontract Manager in Bristol or Barnstaple, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With competitive benefits including hybrid working, generous leave options, and robust training opportunities, this role offers a chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the Defence sector. Experience a workplace that prioritises collaboration and professional development, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage complex supplier relationships effectively.
