32 commercial lead jobs found

We're looking for a Commercial Lead for our public sector client based in Leeds on a contract until March 2027, paying up to £700 per day (Inside IR35). Leeds is the preferred location, though Manchester will be considered with regular travel to Leeds expected on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The role requires 60% office attendance per week. The successful Commercial Leads will be senior, strategic commercial professionals who are comfortable operating at programme and enterprise level within a large, complex public sector environment. These are not technical or hands-on delivery roles. You will provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme, shaping delivery models, driving governance and assurance, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders up to Director level. You will need proven experience working with the following: * Hands-on experience producing HMT Green Book business cases, with clear and demonstrable examples * Exposure...

Job Title: Commercial Lead Location: Manchester (with regular travel to Leeds – weekly/fortnightly) (60% on site) Contract Duration: 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £ 700/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme * Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level * Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) * Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance * Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity * Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes * Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Essential Experience * HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) * Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure * Working within large, complex public sector programmes * End-to-end procurement and commercial...

Head of Commercial - Capital Programme - UK Government Contract (Apply online only)/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful...

We're looking for a Head of Commercial (Works) for our public sector client based in London on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35) paying up to £750 per day inside IR35. The successful Head of Commercial will be a senior, highly credible commercial leader with deep NEC contract expertise, joining an ambitious and fast-paced commercial function managing an annual spend portfolio of approximately £1bn. You will provide senior leadership across the Works category, developing and delivering commercial strategies for capital investment projects, asset maintenance contracts and associated procurements, whilst acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across a complex and high-profile organisation. You will need proven experience working with the following: * Deep, hands-on NEC contract expertise across the full suite of contract terms and options, including authoring bespoke contracts * Leading high-value Works procurements covering construction, facilities...

Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Hybrid / UK-wide flexibility) Contract Type: 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional UK site visits required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the delivery and growth of a specialist high-voltage cable engineering capability within a leading multidisciplinary engineering environment. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore transmission-scale projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team, and playing an active part in client engagement and business development activities, including bids and proposals. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HV cable...

Risk Manager Dungeness (Kent)  Hybrid  Mon-Thur 37.5 hour week 9.375 hour days  Inside IR35 (Umbrella/PAYE only) The Risk Manager will lead the delivery and governance of risk management activities across major projects, programmes, and sites, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. The role will provide strategic and operational risk leadership within a complex project environment, supporting programme delivery, informed decision-making, and effective contingency management. The Risk Manager will ensure that risk management processes, tools, and controls are embedded across project delivery teams and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong experience in project risk management, quantitative risk analysis, project controls integration, and stakeholder engagement within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, infrastructure,...

GTM Consultant ( BA/ Product Owner) / 6 months / London or Northampton (Hybrid) / £500pd (Inside IR35)    We’re hiring an experienced Go‑To‑Market (GTM Consultant) to lead the strategy and execution of new product launches within the financial services issuing space.   Role overview: Own and deliver end‑to‑end GTM strategy for new product launches Define positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation Lead cross‑functional execution across product, marketing, and strategy teams Drive product adoption, market penetration, and measurable commercial outcomes  What we’re looking for: 10+ years’ experience in financial services, with strong issuing and product launch expertise Proven track record of independently owning and delivering GTM strategies Deep experience in product development, marketing strategy, and GTM execution Demonstrated success launching comparable products and driving adoption and revenue Strong stakeholder management and strategic leadership skills  If of...

Our client has an opportunity for a Technical Administrator to join them on a contract basis in Bolton for 12 months. The main focus of the role will be to manage all parts used in the calibration & maintenance of bespoke test systems on site. This will need to be managed in our SAP system. Role: Technical Administrator Location: Bolton, fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow Hourly Rate: £22.17-£24.19 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Providing technical administration support to the ESS & Mechanical Team to ensure programmes are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Managing Spares. From COTS (commercial off the shelf) down to components e.g. IC's, connector savers & service kits. Creation of calibration and service kits and their redeployment back into our stock holding. Creation of material master's with our SAP management system. Working with engineers to ascertain min /...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Electrification Services Product Owner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences within this theme. As the Electrification Services Product Owner within the S&SE theme you will be responsible for co-ordinating the release of value from all supporting Portfolio Epics and their respective owners in line with an agreed quarterly ambition.  You will collaborate across domains and work on problem-to-solution engineering, ensuring that Technologies, Services and Features are aligned with Modern Luxury, House of Brands and the Theme. In addition, you will manage the interface with Portfolio Epic / Capability owners and their delivery teams, working collaboratively to define and deliver the key work packages each Quarter.  Main Responsibilities: Own...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...

BAE Systems Portsmouth - Design Engineer Mechanical/Piping  12 month contract  5 days onsite per week.  £30.18 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Role Description  To undertake a defined range of detail design activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements of Mechanical/Piping design package and reports for Installation solutions on Legacy Warships, supplying advice and support to operations and other functions and/or to organise and co-ordinate aspects of detail design activity ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements. Core Duties (GTI Description) Typical duties include (but are not limited to): (suggested 5-10 bullets/statements, indicative of the role at this level) · Support the development of best practice to increase the capability, performance of tools and processes · Support the developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned...

Our client has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Bid Lead to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension. You will be responsible for the Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are in line with all business and commercial criteria. Role: Manufacturing Bid Lead Location: Bolton, 2 days on site per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £30-£33 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting. Full SC to follow What you'll be doing: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are in line with all business and commercial criteria. Deliver Industrial Transfer projects or sub-projects, ensuring they are delivered to agreed time, budget and quality. Regularly reviewing and reporting on progress and, where necessary, intervening to resolve issues so that the project is delivered...

Interim Group Financial Controller Gloucestershire (3–4 days on-site, including 1 day in London) 9-Month Contract £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance. Key responsibilities: Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow...

Commercial Manager - 📍 York or Bristol (Hybrid) | ⏳ 6 Months | 💼 Inside IR35 My client, a leading financial services organisation is looking for a Commercial Manager to manage suppliers across a mix of non-IT categories. Key Responsibilities Manage suppliers across the full contract lifecycle Oversee material and non-material categories (incl. BPO, professional services) Lead high-level contract negotiations, renewals, and changes Monitor supplier performance (SLAs/KPIs) and drive improvement Manage risk, governance, and commercial value deliveryRequirements Strong supplier/vendor management experience Background in commercial contract management (post-award) Experience across non-IT spend categories Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skillsIf the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV

Electrification Services Product Owner (EV Charging & Mobility) Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.99/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take on a leadership role that combines innovation, collaboration, and a focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking automotive company as a Senior Team Leader, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of seamless and smart energy experiences. With a focus on electrification services and a dynamic work environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career in the ever-evolving automotive industry. What You Will Do: • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritised and aligned with stakeholder needs. • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment. • Oversee the co-ordination and governance cadence of the Seamless & Smart...

Microsoft Data and Analytics Practice Lead 6 months Remote Inside IR35 - umbrella only Active SC clearance or SC eligible candidates will be considered We are seeking a Microsoft Data and Analytics Practice Lead for an initial six month period. This position will help with expansion of adopting Microsoft's Data and Analytics products, specifically Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview and Power BI. The role holder will assisting in driving practice growth, enterprise solution excellence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring our client is positioned as a trusted partner for digital transformation leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem. This includes technical delivery, shaping propositions, winning new business, supporting pre‑sales, and advocating for our clients and partners You will report to the Head of Microsoft Practice. Your role will involve: Strategic Leadership & Vision - Work alongside the Microsoft Portfolio Manager to shape and mature Microsoft propositions,...

Job Title: Electrification Services Product Owner Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Duties: Seamless & Smart Energy PMO – Electrification Services Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences within this theme. As the Electrification Services Product Owner within the S&SE theme you will be responsible for co-ordinating the release of value from all supporting Portfolio Epics and their respective owners in line with an agreed quarterly ambition. You will collaborate across domains and work on problem-to-solution engineering, ensuring that Technologies, Services and Features are aligned with Modern Luxury, House of Brands and the Theme. In addition, you will manage the interface with Portfolio Epic /...

Job title: Workstream Lead (Programme Resilience) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to drive the delivery of a complex portfolio of strategic projects focused on strengthening programme resilience and accelerating mission-critical delivery. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interrelated projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, resources, risks, governance, and delivery schedules. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to initiate and shape projects that remove operational vulnerabilities, improve programme resilience, and deliver strategic benefits. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to...

Our client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards. Role: Commercial Manager Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the...

Head of Brokerage Interim Contract | ASAP start £542.88 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) 3 month initial contract London Local Authority Hybrid working (3 days onsite per week)   CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 18 May 2026   Step into a pivotal leadership opportunity where you will shape, transform and lead a critical frontline service. As Head of Brokerage, you will report into senior leadership and take full operational ownership of a high‑impact service that connects people with the right care, at the right time, and at the right value. You will lead a specialist Placements and Quality team, hold responsibility for significant commissioned spend, and play a defining role in a major transformation programme that will set the future direction of brokerage services.   This is a role for a confident, credible leader who thrives in complexity, can balance pace with quality, and is motivated by improving outcomes for...