Commercial Contracts Manager at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Position Commercial Contracts Manager
Posted 30 May 2026
Expired 29 Jun 2026
Company Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location West Sussex | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited for the position of Commercial Contracts Manager. If the Commercial Contracts Manager vacancy in West Sussex matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Your new company You will be joining a highly regarded, international organisation operating within a complex and fast-evolving sector. The business is well established in the UK and Ireland with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-value solutions to its customers. The environment is commercially driven, regulated and procurement-led, with a clear focus on balancing growth, compliance and long-term partnerships. Your new role As Commercial Contracts Manager, you will sit within a specialist team responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of customer and supplier contracts. A significant part of the role will involve supporting tender activity, working closely with bids and commercial teams to assess risk, shape submissions and position the business effectively. You will take ownership of contract reviews and negotiations across multiple high-value opportunities at any one time, providing clear, pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders. Alongside this, you will advise on live contracts, handle variations, and support on a broad range of commercial documentation. This is a visible role across the business, requiring you to build strong internal relationships and influence decision making, while ensuring that commercial objectives are met without exposing the organisation to unnecessary risk. What you'll need to succeed You will bring a strong foundation in commercial contracts, ideally as a qualified lawyer or with a recognised contract qualification, although significant practical experience will be equally valuable. You will have a track record of: Drafting and negotiating complex, high-value contracts Operating within tender or procurement-led environments Providing clear, commercially grounded advice to non-legal stakeholders Experience within regulated sectors or exposure to public procurement frameworks will be advantageous, as will a working understanding of data protection considerations. From a personal perspective, you will be: Commercially minded and pragmatic in your approach Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels Detail orientated, with strong drafting and negotiation capability Resilient, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. What you'll get in return You will gain exposure to complex, high-value commercial work within a well-structured and supportive environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, enhancing both your technical and commercial skill set. This is a 12-month opportunity that will suit someone looking to further develop their experience in a dynamic, collaborative setting, where you will have genuine influence on commercial outcomes and contractual strategy. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

Job Info:

  • Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Position: Commercial Contracts Manager
  • Work Location: West Sussex
  • Country: GB

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