Commercial & Governance Manager (Part-Time / Fractional)

Commercial & Governance Manager (Part-Time / Fractional) | Also suitable for: Commercial Contracts Manager, Governance Manager, Compliance Manager, Legal & Commercial Manager | Salary: £70,000 FTE (pro rata for 2–3 days per week) + excellent benefits | Location: Basingstoke (office-based) | Working pattern: 2–3 days per week with flexible start and finish times.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial & Governance Manager to join a long-established and financially stable technology and services organisation operating across both the public and private sectors.

This is a part-time / fractional senior role offering variety, autonomy, and exposure across commercial contracts, governance, compliance and data protection. The role would suit a commercially minded professional from a legal, contracts, governance or compliance background who is looking for a broader, business-facing position.

The organisation works closely with an external legal provider, meaning complex legal matters are supported, allowing this role to focus on pragmatic commercial decision-making and governance oversight rather than pure legal delivery.

Commercial & Governance Manager – Experience Requirements:

• Background in commercial contracts, governance, compliance, legal or risk-focused roles
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms & conditions, and risk management
• Confident interpreting legislation and contractual requirements and applying them in a practical, business-focused way
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, including directors and board-level colleagues
• Experience supporting or overseeing governance and compliance activities within an organisation
• Company secretarial exposure (statutory records, Companies House filings, governance documentation) is beneficial but not essential
• Experience within regulated, professional services, technology, public sector or similar environments advantageous

The Role:

• Reviewing, interpreting and advising on commercial contracts, Ts & Cs and legal documentation
• Supporting commercial risk management and contract decision-making with internal stakeholders
• Providing governance and compliance oversight, including support for company secretarial activities
• Maintaining and updating statutory records, corporate documentation and the electronic data room
• Supporting Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities, with external legal and compliance support in place
• Liaising with external legal advisers on more complex contractual or regulatory matters
• Overseeing company insurance renewals and related annual reviews
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team
• Contributing to broader commercial, governance and compliance initiatives as required

Why Apply?

• Senior part-time / fractional role (2–3 days per week)
• £70,000 full-time equivalent salary (pro rata)
• Flexible working hours around a core office-based requirement
• Broad and varied role across commercial, governance and compliance
• Opportunity to step away from fee-earning or narrow specialist roles into a wider business position
• Stable, well-funded and long-established organisation
• Free on-site parking and strong benefits package

If you are a commercially focused professional with experience across contracts, governance, compliance or legal environments, and are seeking a flexible, senior part-time role, we would be very keen to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.

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