Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Kaplan
Reference number: JR248506 Location: Hybrid between home and our office in the Southampton area Working pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week or part time hours considered Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Grade : K4 Salary: £30,000 to - £37,500 per annum We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team. Role Summary The … needs and align them to the right solutions—apprenticeships, short courses, or bespoke training Lead end-to-end sales cycle including scoping calls, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, pricing, and contractnegotiation Build strong relationships with decision-makers in HR, L&D, Digital Transformation, and technical functions Accurately forecast revenue and maintain CRM hygiene to support reporting and decision More ❯
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Critical Software
is highly desirable Understanding or interested in mission critical systems and software development Strategic account management experience, with an ability to understand and develop deals from a financial perspective Contract management experience and negotiating skills Consultative style, keen and comfortable in developing relationships and networking independently, whilst also able to help peers in their team Excellent written and spoken More ❯
consistent with commercial, regulatory, legal and policy principles for both new and renewal agreements. Negotiate and establish competitive commercial agreements, documenting evidence of commercial improvements or cost avoidance. Post contract: Be responsible for the 'In-Contract Management" of an agreement, measuring the relationship against agreed SLAs, engaging with internal stakeholders and ensuring a regular cadence of MI meetings … optimise vendor's commercial and operational performance as well as internal processes. Identify, document and agree requirements at the beginning of a project to provide clarity during the contracting, negotiation & sign off process. Maintain knowledge of third-party arrangements with an emphasis around 'Service Level Agreements'; pricing, termination and notice provisions. Maintain a sound working knowledge base of category … all sector regulatory legislation and changes. Ensuring you comply with all associated training. Ensure that all procurement and contractual workflows are maintained and kept up to date within the contract management system. Build healthy and productive relationships with key internal stakeholders within category spend areas. Act as a point of escalation, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the More ❯
governance across procurement processes, adhering to internal policies and external regulations. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience in IT procurement, preferably within regulated or financial services sectors. Proficient in commercial contract negotiations, including SLAs, licensing models, and exit terms. Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Experience in managing critical and … procurement governance frameworks and sourcing best practices. Capable of working independently and collaboratively across different jurisdictions and business units. Desirable Qualifications Familiarity with procurement tools and systems, such as contract management or third-party risk platforms. Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to outsourcing and third-party management, such as DORA and GDPR. What We Offer A key role in More ❯