Commercial Manager

Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for managing all commercial and business functions for the Charity, (excluding Clink Events, our social enterprise which has its own business development function). This is a newly appointed position within the management team and is an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial manager who has previous experience managing office infrastructure, bids, contracts, business relationships and funding. It is essential to have strong finance and IT skill, as the role will work closely with Finance and be responsible for running all inhouse IT systems. The role will be supported with additional resource from our Bids, Grants, Contracts & Tenders Manager, our Data & Analysis Officer and an external Consultant who advises on business development., Commercial & Business Development:

• Own our commercial relationships with the Ministry of Justice and other major customers.
• Bring in new funders and new contract business from the MOJ, HMPPS, Local Authority Adult Education Providers, and Private Sector companies working in our field.
• Collaborate with our bid and business development team and with our marketing team on fundraising.
• Take the lead on major new grant funding applications.
• Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth working closely with the Head of Finance, Director of Operations and MD Clink Events.
• Work together with relevant internal departments to develop accurate and consistent bids.
• Establishing targets for contract income, fundraising and grants, and ensuring the Charity meets them.
Business Management:
• Ensure the smooth running of our Head Office site at Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London.
• Manage our leases and site infrastructure in Bessemer Park including managing our outsourced IT provider.
• Management of our in-house IT systems contracts relationships (Case Management, Sage, Paperless invoicing).
• Oversee all business accounts and contracts.
• Implement systems and processes to ensure all contracts are managed and renewed including competitive re-tendering as appropriate.
• Managing risk assessments for new initiatives and overseeing the risk register for the Charity., You will work closely with the Finance team and support the remote working Head of Finance to provide oversight and support to our finance team members based at Head Office.
  
  We welcome applicants with relevant commercial and contract management experience from the public, private or not for profit sectors. Successful applicants are likely to have had a track record in negotiating public sector contracts and building relationships with commissioners and procurement professionals. Experience in education, training, apprenticeships or justice services would be of particular interest.
It is essential that the role holder is Financially and IT literate, someone who can lead the commercial function, manage our outsourced IT infrastructure providers and provide business leadership to the management of all internal supply contracts.,
• Highly financially and IT literate.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate colleagues and teams with the ability to work in virtual team structures.
• Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of project management and risk management.
• Solid financial skills, including some financial/data reporting abilities (There is a Head of Finance who prepares all Board & Management Accounting and a Data Analyst who leads performance reporting).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations and industry insights/trends.
• Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions.
• A compelling and engaging communicator, who is professional and able to influence and present well internally and externally.
• Shows genuine empathy and belief in the values and objectives of The Clink Charity.
Preferred but not essential: Project Management Qualification (Prince 2 or similar) CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders

The Clink Charity has been at the forefront of offender rehabilitation since 2010 and has developed award winning training programs which have provided second chances to the most vulnerable in society whilst achieving superb results in rehabilitation and reduction in numbers of reoffending.