Interim Assistant Commercial Mgr, £350pd inside

Job Description

Interim Assistant Commercial Manager - Corporate Services

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This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap

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Location: London, Greenwich - hybrid
Contract: circa 6-12 m
Rate: £200-£350 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: Major Public Sector organisation

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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.

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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.

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The Role:

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• Lead procurement exercises from start to finish, including procurements up to approximately £5m.
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• Draft RFPs, pricing schedules, governance papers and approval documentation.
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• Review and draft contracts, manage variations and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
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• Work with stakeholders to turn requirements into market-ready specifications.
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• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
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• Support projects delivering meaningful social outcomes, including initiatives around rough sleeping, warmer homes, domestic abuse support and retrofit.
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Requirements:

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You'll need proven commercial/procurement experience, with particular strength in:

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• Procurement: end-to-end procurement lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
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• Drafting: producing clear, concise governance papers and procurement documentation.
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• Analysis & organisation: managing competing priorities, solving problems and maintaining accurate records.
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• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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• Confidence gathering information and working independently.
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• Familiarity with systems such as SAP Ariba is useful, but training can be provided.
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• Good working knowledge of Excel, SharePoint and standard Office tools.
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• Hybrid working in London
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This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap

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