Interim Commercial Consultant (CR/007185)
Posted 1 day ago by Arguile
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Commercial Consultant requires an experienced professional with active DV clearance to provide commercial management support within a secure defence environment. The consultant will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring effective contract delivery and oversight while managing risks and contractual obligations. This position is critical for a high-priority programme and demands strong communication and commercial acumen. The role is hybrid and spans a 12-month contract duration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide active commercial management across programme activities within a defence environment.
- Support contract delivery by ensuring commercial risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships.
- Provide commercial insight and advice to programme and delivery teams.
- Ensure contractual obligations are understood and adhered to while protecting commercial outcomes.
- Support negotiations, contract changes, and commercial decision-making.
- Work collaboratively across programme teams to ensure commercial governance and processes are followed.
Key Skills:
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance – mandatory requirement.
- Strong commercial management experience within defence or secure government environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Proactive, confident, and self-starting approach to problem solving and delivery.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contractual risk and change.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Active DV Clearance Required
Location: Berkshire
Role Type: Hybrid
Rate: Competitive – Outside IR35
Contract Length: 12 months
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Commercial Consultant to support a key programme within a secure defence environment. This 12-month interim assignment requires a confident and proactive commercial professional who can operate effectively within a complex stakeholder landscape while providing strong commercial oversight and support. Due to the sensitive nature of the programme, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide active commercial management across programme activities within a defence environment.
- Support contract delivery by ensuring commercial risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships.
- Provide commercial insight and advice to programme and delivery teams.
- Ensure contractual obligations are understood and adhered to while protecting commercial outcomes.
- Support negotiations, contract changes, and commercial decision-making.
- Work collaboratively across programme teams to ensure commercial governance and processes are followed.
Key Skills & Experience
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance – mandatory requirement.
- Strong commercial management experience within defence or secure government environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Proactive, confident, and self-starting approach to problem solving and delivery.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contractual risk and change.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-priority programme within the UK defence sector, working alongside experienced programme and commercial teams.
Please message Sara.McDonnell@arguilesearch.com for more info.