Commercial Operations Lead (PR/007228)
Location: London
Role Type: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + 10% bonus
Job Details
We’re hiring for a client operating in a highly regulated, public-sector-facing environment, looking to bring in a Commercial Operations Lead to support and enhance how their commercial function operates.
This is a newly created role focused on driving operational efficiency, improving processes, and supporting governance across the commercial team. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to implement change and ensure the function runs effectively day-to-day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations across the commercial function, including workload coordination and prioritisation
- Support and improve governance processes, ensuring compliance and timely execution
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Support implementation and optimisation of systems (e.g. CLM tools)
- Act as a central coordination point for commercial initiatives, including frameworks and internal programmes
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to implement operational and strategic improvements
About You
- Experience in commercial operations, contract operations, or similar operational roles
- Exposure to process improvement, transformation, or systems implementation
- Understanding of contract management, governance, or regulated environments
- Experience supporting or coordinating teams and managing workloads
- Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills
- Public sector or framework experience is advantageous but not essential
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working (3 days in London office)
- Opportunity to shape a newly created role and drive real operational impact
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
- Collaborative and evolving team environment
If this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch or apply directly.
Alan.smith@arguilesearch.com