Commercial Manager (Grants)

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Manager (Grants) for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid Working

The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurements and grant competitions, ensuring fair, transparent, and compliant processes
• Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Experience in maintaining governance, assurance, and policy standards across grant programmes, ensuring value for money and effective risk management
• Ability to develop and review business cases in line with HMT Green Book or central government business case guidance, supporting funding decisions and programme outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working collaboratively with policy, finance, and delivery teams to manage grant lifecycles and resolve issues
• Commercial acumen to negotiate, manage budgets, and monitor performance, ensuring grants deliver intended public value
• Knowledge of government commercial playbooks, sourcing strategies, and CCS frameworks, including call-offs, mini-competitions, and direct awards

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

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