Director of Commercial and Legal
Job in
Dover, Kent County, CT16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Migrant Help
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Management
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Law/Legal
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Flexible location (hybrid working)
Contract:
Permanent
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Salary: £80,000
About us:
Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 60 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
The Director of Commercial and Legal role:
Part of the Business Services and Compliance directorate, the Director or Commercial and Legal is a strategic and influential role at Migrant Help. You will lead the organisation’s commercial function and legal oversight, as part of the Business Services and Compliance function, covering commissioning authority/customer relationship management, contracts and procurement, legal protection and compliance, and commercial regulation. You will take ownership of contractual and legal matters for Migrant Help and our subsidiary, Clear Voice.
Working in partnership with senior leaders, the Director of Commercial & Legal oversees contractual agreements: interpreting, negotiating and supporting our entry into agreements, and understanding required compliance for legal agreements.?
If you have well-developed diplomacy, communication and relationship building skills and a proven ability to deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities of our Director of Commercial and Legal:
Strategic
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Leading on commercial, contractual and legal matters in partnership with senior leaders of both Migrant Help and Clear Voice, to successfully support the implementation and monitoring of the strategic plans for the organisations, providing governance assurance against standards, and operating commercial systems to provider timely, effective and accurate information.
Developing and implementing commercial and legal strategies and operational plans, within the Business Services & Compliance function, providing strategic leadership for commercial and legal work, in support of the organisational strategy and in the furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Along with Leadership, creating a culture which embodies the organisational values, strategic objectives and purpose of the respective organisations, where the organisation is an ethical, responsive and excellent value for money provider, a professional and fair commissioner, client and partner, and a leader in sustainability in the sector.
Leadership
This role encompasses leadership in commercial, contractual and legal matters.
Overseeing commercial and legal structures, systems and processes, so that they remain effective and appropriate to the size and nature of our work.
Providing excellent stewardship of our resources, delivering value for money in areas under the post holder’s control, advising across the organisation to achieve the same.
Operational
Leading a team of experts across a range of disciplines delivering key initiatives, including, but not limited to: supplier management, contract management, supplier and commissioning authority/customer relations, delivering commercial, contractual and legal advice, systems and channels for external advice, with clarity of purpose, accountability and compliance with key metrics and reporting requirements.
Providing commercial support to new business development initiatives, bids and tenders and helping evaluate future commercial opportunities.
Overseeing the review and negotiation of all major commercial contracts, so that risks are identified and mitigated, and that they are aligned with business priorities.
Growth & Change
Working closely with the CEOs, CFO and leadership of Migrant Help and Clear Voice, developing effective strategies for commercial and legal matters within the organisation.
Developing senior and future leaders and maintaining a succession planning strategy for the leaders across the Commercial and Legal function.
Engagement
Managing interactions and building…
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