Junior Commercial Associate

ROLE TITLE: Junior Commercial Associate
LOCATION: Manchester - Hybrid working (2-3 days per week onsite)
CLEARANCE: BPSS (SC not required)
The ideal candidate will be eligible to undergo BPSS clearance.
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 31st December 2026 (likely extension)

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Junior Commercial Associate to join our Experis Consultancy team, supporting a Commercial Management project. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their commercial career who is looking to build a strong foundation within commercial management. You will work directly with an experienced Project Lead, gaining hands-on exposure to our client's commercial processes, including pricing requests, Statement of Work (SoW) generation, and DCA processes. As your confidence grows, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial process from start to finish. The role offers significant development opportunities, including running internal client meetings, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and building strong client relationships that contribute to successful project sign-offs. This role sits within a small, collaborative team of two and offers excellent exposure across stakeholder management, commercial governance, and project coordination.

Job Purpose / The Role
To support the Project Lead in delivering effective commercial management across the project, ensuring processes are followed accurately, stakeholders are engaged appropriately, and commercial documentation is prepared to a high standard in line with our client's requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients and internal teams, to understand needs and expectations.
• Support the preparation of Statements of Work (SoWs), contracts, and negotiations.
• Learn and contribute to the deal release process, ensuring compliance with best practices and requirements.
• Assist in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables in line with client objectives and standards.
• Contribute to reporting and analytics, supporting the creation of accurate and timely project reports.
• Support continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Your Skills
Essential:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Interest in commercial processes and project support
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with reports and data

Desirable:

• Previous exposure to commercial, financial, or project support environments
• Experience supporting contract documentation or governance processes

About Experis
Experis Consultancy is a global organisation with over 1,000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients worldwide. Our UK operation is growing rapidly and has ambitious expansion plans over the coming years. We are part of the ManpowerGroup, collectively turning over $20 billion annually. Experis partners with major clients across multiple industries in the UK, offering a highly personal approach to both our clients and employees. We are passionate about training, technology, and long-term career development.

Benefits Include

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity pay / Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
• Company sick pay