Strategic Relationship Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 14th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7469-PSR1JP00101795 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Strategic Relationship Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be UK wide/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Strategic Relationship Manager (Construction & Government) / Senior Commercial Manager
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
- Proven experience in strategic relationship management (SRM), partnership management or senior stakeholder engagement roles.
- Construction sector experience or strong working knowledge, including supply chains, delivery environments and commercial drivers.
- Experience of working within, or closely with, the public sector / government environment, with an understanding of governance, assurance and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, multi stakeholder settings, balancing competing priorities and interests.
- Strong SRM experience/ NEC / construction commercial experience.
Skills and Capabilities
- Strong strategic thinking, able to set direction, identify opportunities and manage issues proactively rather than reactively.
- Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, with credibility at senior and executive levels.
- Highly developed organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple workstreams and long term objectives effectively.
- Confident in working autonomously, exercising sound judgement and owning outcomes without reliance on task by task direction.
- Able to analyse complex or ambiguous information and translate it into clear, actionable insight for decision makers.
Ways of Working
- Comfortable operating in a strategic, outcome focused role, rather than a purely task driven or administrative one.
- Proactive, resilient and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery.
- Committed to continuous improvement, learning and building effective long term partnerships across organisational boundaries.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Proven experience in strategic relationship management (SRM), partnership management or senior stakeholder engagement roles.
