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Assistant Commercial Manager
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Assistant Commercial Manager | Cambridge | £35,000 - £55,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a growing technology business and play a key role in supporting commercial activity across a global customer and partner network.
This is an incremental role offering the opportunity to develop your commercial career within a complex, international technology environment. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will support the business across contracts, commercial risk, bids, compliance, and stakeholder management.
The Role
You will operate across a broad range of commercial activities, working with customers, partners, suppliers, and internal teams. The role would suit someone who is commercially minded, intellectually curious, and comfortable working with complex information and ambiguity.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements, including partner agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, and software licenses.
- Managing a portfolio of partner agreements throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, obligations, and governance.
- Supporting the onboarding and due diligence of new partners.
- Providing commercial support across live contracts, including contract changes, performance monitoring, and risk management.
- Supporting new business activity and bids, working closely with internal technical and subject matter experts.
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About You
We are looking for someone with a strong interest in commercial, contractual, and business matters, who is keen to develop their career within a technology-led organization.
You will ideally have:
- A degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of contract management, commercial practices, and risk management.
- A good understanding of contract law and its practical application.
- Confidence conducting legal or commercial research into complex issues.
- An understanding of basic business finance, including P&L, margin, and markup.
- Awareness of areas such as competition law, procurement regulations, intellectual property, and export controls.
- An understanding of international sanctions and compliance requirements.
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Professional qualifications such as GDL/LPC, IACCM, or CIPS would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business at an exciting point in its development, while gaining broad exposure across commercial management, contracts, bids, compliance, and international business.
You will work closely with experienced commercial professionals and have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the wider commercial function.
Please note: The role requires SC Security Clearance, and occasional travel may be required.
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