Commercial Manager – Children’s Services

Candidate Source Ltd
You’re commercially sharp. You can handle numbers and people. And you’d quite like your work to mean something. This Commercial Manager role gives you that. You’ll be dealing with complex pricing, proper negotiations with local authorities, and work that directly impacts some of the most disadvantaged children in the UK. The business is going through a genuine shift. Not a rebrand. Not a “new values on the wall” exercise. They’re building something better. An Employer of Choice. Find good people, keep them, grow them. You’ll have a voice in that. Not just a workload. What’s in it for you

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000, with flexibility for the right person
• Hybrid working that balances collaboration and autonomy (2-3 days in the office)
• Direct impact on services that support vulnerable children
• Regular exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
• A genuine opportunity to influence how commercial strategy evolves
• A grounded, capable team that delivers serious work without the ego

Your responsibilities as Commercial Manager

• Leading fee and contract discussions with local authorities
• Building financial models that actually get used
• Turning numbers into clear, persuasive commercial cases
• Working closely with Ops, Finance, and senior leadership
• Spotting risks early and doing something about them

What we’re looking for in a Commercial Manager

• Previous experience in pricing, commercial finance, or contract management
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
• Experience negotiating contracts within regulated or public sector environments
• Understanding of frameworks, commissioning, or service-based contracts
• Ability to present commercial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders

If you’re ready to step into a Commercial Manager role where your work genuinely shapes outcomes, apply now with your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.