Job Description

Description

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LOCATION: Working between Central London office and remotely on a hybrid basis (3 days in office)

SHIFT PATTERN: Mon-Fri 8-5

SALARY: 35,000.00 - 40,000.00 per annum

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Role Overview


This is a development role for an individual looking to build a career in commercial management within a large, complex services organisation. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Assistant / Junior Commercial Manager will support the commercial function across the contract lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in contract management, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.


The role is suited to someone with strong transferable skills, commercial curiosity, and the ambition to progress into a fully-fledged Commercial Manager role over time.


Key Responsibilities


Commercial Support & Contract Management

Support the Commercial Director and wider commercial team in the day-to-day commercial management of contracts Assist with contract administration, ensuring commercial records, registers, and documentation are accurate and up to date Help track contractual obligations, variations, and changes in scope

Cost Control & Financial Awareness

Support cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities Assist with the preparation of commercial reports, dashboards, and performance data Help monitor costs, margins, and risks across contracts

Variations & Change Management

Support the preparation, costing, and administration of variations and additional works Maintain logs and trackers for changes, ensuring approvals and records are properly maintained

Risk & Governance

Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities within contracts Support the maintenance of risk registers and early warning processes Ensure commercial processes align with internal governance and controls

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with operational teams to understand service delivery and commercial impacts Support communication with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders as required Build effective working relationships across finance, operations, procurement, and commercial teams

Learning & Development

Develop an understanding of commercial principles, contract frameworks, and industry best practice Participate in training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning to support long-term career progression


Person Specification


Essential

Strong transferable skills gained through previous roles, education, or placements Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Clear written and verbal communication skills Confidence working with data, reports, and documentation A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable (but not essential)

Exposure to commercial, financial, contract, or operational environments Experience within facilities management, engineering, construction, or service-based industries Familiarity with Excel or reporting tools An interest in developing a long-term career in commercial management

Qualifications

No specific commercial qualification required * Relevant degree, vocational qualification, or willingness to work towards commercial training is advantageous