Commercial Strategic Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £730 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 6th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7620-PSR1JP00104484 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Commercial Strategic Lead to join them on a 7 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Provide strategic leadership across the YUCCA project, bringing together value chain mapping outputs, industry insights and policy proposals into coherent commercial strategies to strengthen Defence supply chain resilience. Drive and coordinate the development of commercial policies into coherent sector strategies, ensuring they complement wider Defence and national economic security objectives. Build and maintain senior relationships across industry to align efforts and secure feedback and support for policy proposals. Provide a strategic overview of programme delivery, helping translate complex analysis into clear decisions and actionable outcomes.
Essential Criteria
- Experience developing commercial strategies and policies from complex analytical evidence.
- Strong project management and strategic coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including building relationships with senior industry and government partners.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of defence supply chains, critical minerals or global economic security issues.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must
be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
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.
- Experience developing commercial strategies and policies from complex analytical evidence.
