Commercial Manager

Overview

As Commercial Manager you will maximise commercial benefits for Coventry University Group’s enterprise B2B portfolio while managing risks across pricing, compliance and contracts. You will lead pricing strategies, risk frameworks and third‑party management on strategic bids, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to safeguard value and IP. The role supports multi‑million‑pound initiatives and requires strong commercial leadership. This is a pivotal position for shaping profitable, compliant, high‑impact contracts within a forward‑looking education group.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

Responsibilities

• Commercial pricing analysis to produce robust, profitable submissions
• Establish and embed commercial compliance and risk models
• Contract negotiation and third‑party management including SLAs and liabilities
• Lead post‑award contract change control to protect surplus targets

Key requirements

• Degree-level education or an equivalent financial/business qualification (desirable)
• Experience managing high-value bids/projects and driving commercial reporting
• Knowledge of public sector, higher education, research or contract law (desirable)
• Strong commercial acumen and financial skills

• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Leadership and attention to detail
• Commercial pricing
• Financial analysis and modelling
• Risk assessment and governance

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