Job Description

Job Details
Section
Contract and Supplier Management
Location:
1 Guildhall Square
Salary
36,130 to 44,128 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months
Closing Date:
Friday 20 June 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3070125JF-R

We are seeking a proactive and strategic IT Commercial Manager to join our team on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of several high-impact strategic projects, with a focus on commercial oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the commercial management of contracts related to IT service delivery and operations. Provide commercial insights and guidance to business units, ensuring alignment with procurement processes and legal compliance. Manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, value delivery, and continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Collaborate to define and agree on SLAs, KPIs, and operational needs, ensuring Procurement futureproof contracts and tenders to deliver long-term value. Track, monitor and manage expenditure on existing call-off contracts, ensuring that all deliverables outlined in the Statements of Work are completed in full and remain aligned with contractual obligations.

About the Role

This is an operationally focused role embedded within the IT team, distinct from Procurement. You will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and Procurement/Legal, shaping commercial deliverables and ensuring that software and systems contracts consistently deliver optimal value. Experience in managing software and systems contracts is highly desirable. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to high-quality delivery.

About You

Strong communicator with the ability to manage your workload independently. Skilled in balancing planned activities with reactive demands. Detail-oriented and analytical, with a strategic mindset and strong planning skills. Proven experience in commercial operations within a technology environment. Adept at building effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. Experienced in contract review, SLA/KPI development, and risk/value management.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.