Who we are:

Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world.

We’re tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase.

Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment.

Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success.

We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fuelling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably.

Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy, we’re creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation.  

The Team – Commercial Operations

You will report directly to our Global Bid Director, who leads the management of all contracts, bids, and proposals across the business globally. The team plays a critical role in ensuring effective conversion and delivery of bids, supporting business development initiatives across multiple regions through rigorous quality control.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you will support a wide range of activities within the business development workflow(s) at Access Partnership. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Global Contract Management & Drafting:

• Support the drafting and review of contracts, including subcontracts, MSA’s, NDAs, and agreements with external partners such as subcontractors and senior advisors across various regions.

• Collaborate with external legal teams to ensure contract terms are compliant with local and international regulations.

• Facilitate procurement processes by requesting purchase orders and other relevant procurement documentation across global markets.

2. Global Review & Governance:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of proposals and pricing calculators to ensure they meet both internal standards and align with global compliance and governance protocols.

• Perform detailed risk assessments, factoring in regional legal, financial, and operational considerations to mitigate risks effectively within a global business environment.

• Partner with the executive team to obtain risk and budget approvals, ensuring alignment with both regional and company-wide business objectives.

3. Commercial Operations Support Across Regions:

• Support the Commercial Operations team, contributing to pricing discussions and providing comprehensive reports on the status of opportunities.

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of proposals and bids, ensuring cross-functional teams across different regions meet deadlines and adhere to processes.

• Maintain and optimize global trackers and tools that provide visibility into opportunity stages and contractual obligations across different countries.

What You’ll Need:

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with stakeholders across multiple regions and seniority levels.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage and streamline multiple global projects simultaneously.

• A highly proactive and autonomous approach to work, with proven experience in problem-solving and taking ownership of tasks within a global setting.

• In-depth understanding of global project management principles, particularly in risk identification, mitigation, and international stakeholder management.

• Experience with comprehensive contract management and legal document review, preferably across consulting, technology, or government services sectors and multiple global regions.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with global bid management processes or experience working in international Management Consulting, Legal, Technology, or Government sectors.

• Experience working with NGOs, multilateral organizations, or large-scale global clients such as USAID, the Asian Development Bank, or similar entities.

• Relevant project management certification (PMP, Agile, PRINCE2, or APM).

• Legal qualifications or demonstrated experience working closely with global legal teams.

What we offer you:

We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote.

Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies.

We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.