Role | Head of Commercial Contracts

Location | Fully remote – With needs for face time in London and North East meetings when business required.

Salary | Highly competitive executive package, aligned with the strategic importance and influence of the role. (Combination of salary and bonus)

Contract | Permanent

All candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and have the right to work in the UK.

About us

Lane7 is the fastest growing and market leading boutique bowling business in the UK, with multiple venues across three brands: Lane7, Level X and Gutterball. Bowling is our thing - it has been for 10 years. Think of us as your one stop shop for a great activity packed experience that also offers arcades, beer pong, pool, golf, darts, shooting pods, karaoke and much more! We aim to give you the best night out every time, with all your best nights rolled into one. We have the perfect entertainment for everyone and every occasion. 

We're looking for a diligent, passionate and hard-working Head of Commercial Contracts to join us! We have ambitious and exciting plans for the future.

Could you be the person we're looking for?

We're looking for a Head of Commercial Contracts with the expertise and experience to lead the negotiation of supplier contracts on behalf of the Executive Team and the wider business. The role will work closely with and report directly to the CFO but will also provide support and resources to the wider Executive team. 

• Do you have 5+ years' experience in a contract/commercial/supply chain role, preferably within the leisure or hospitality sector?
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• A great communicator, able to work with multiple stakeholders and have a positive influence at board level.
• A drive to improve and implement processes and increase profitability.
• Have a positive, can-do and problem-solving attitude.
• A working knowledge of contract law.
• Proven track record of negotiating high value supplier contracts.

The role

• Provide effective commercial support to all areas of the business.
• Provide support and advice up to board level on a range of commercial opportunities, challenges and issues.
• Act as the point of contact for the business on contractual and commercial matters and foster positive working relationships with third party suppliers.
• Take the lead in the design, drafting and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers in the UK and overseas.
• Implement ideas to generate additional revenue streams.
• Tactically manage the supplier base with the ultimate aim of reducing and rationalising the number of suppliers and reducing costs.
• Lead the onboarding of all new suppliers from negotiation through to sign-off and implementation.
• Strategically manage ongoing commercial relationships with suppliers to maximise cost efficiencies & retro/similar revenue opportunities.
• Understand, effectively mitigate and communicate obligations, risks and key contractual issues up to board level.
• Collate commercial data for board approval.
• Ability to quickly identify and effectively deal with issues, potential risks and contract changes.
• Have an organised and methodical approach enabling you to efficiently work in a fast-paced target driven role.

What we're offering

• Highly competitive executive package, aligned with the strategic importance and influence of the role. (Combination of salary and bonus)
• Company car (Option)
• Performance related bonus  
• Private health insurance & benefits through Vitality.
• Cycle2Work scheme in conjunction with Halfords.
• Access to our team wellbeing app - to help promote mental health awareness and wellbeing within our teams.
• Friends and family discounts across the Lane7 Group.
• Company pension contribution.
• Company wide events.

To apply

Does this sound what you’re looking for? Get in touch asap to find out more and join us!

Role | Head of Commercial Contracts

Location | Fully remote – With needs for face time in London and North East meetings when business required.

Salary | Highly competitive executive package, aligned with the strategic importance and influence of the role. (Combination of salary and bonus)

Contract | Permanent

All candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and have the right to work in the UK.

About us

Lane7 is the fastest growing and market leading boutique bowling business in the UK, with multiple venues across three brands: Lane7, Level X and Gutterball. Bowling is our thing - it has been for 10 years. Think of us as your one stop shop for a great activity packed experience that also offers arcades, beer pong, pool, golf, darts, shooting pods, karaoke and much more! We aim to give you the best night out every time, with all your best nights rolled into one. We have the perfect entertainment for everyone and every occasion. 

We're looking for a diligent, passionate and hard-working Head of Commercial Contracts to join us! We have ambitious and exciting plans for the future.

Could you be the person we're looking for?

We're looking for a Head of Commercial Contracts with the expertise and experience to lead the negotiation of supplier contracts on behalf of the Executive Team and the wider business. The role will work closely with and report directly to the CFO but will also provide support and resources to the wider Executive team. 

• Do you have 5+ years' experience in a contract/commercial/supply chain role, preferably within the leisure or hospitality sector?
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• A great communicator, able to work with multiple stakeholders and have a positive influence at board level.
• A drive to improve and implement processes and increase profitability.
• Have a positive, can-do and problem-solving attitude.
• A working knowledge of contract law.
• Proven track record of negotiating high value supplier contracts.

The role

• Provide effective commercial support to all areas of the business.
• Provide support and advice up to board level on a range of commercial opportunities, challenges and issues.
• Act as the point of contact for the business on contractual and commercial matters and foster positive working relationships with third party suppliers.
• Take the lead in the design, drafting and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers in the UK and overseas.
• Implement ideas to generate additional revenue streams.
• Tactically manage the supplier base with the ultimate aim of reducing and rationalising the number of suppliers and reducing costs.
• Lead the onboarding of all new suppliers from negotiation through to sign-off and implementation.
• Strategically manage ongoing commercial relationships with suppliers to maximise cost efficiencies & retro/similar revenue opportunities.
• Understand, effectively mitigate and communicate obligations, risks and key contractual issues up to board level.
• Collate commercial data for board approval.
• Ability to quickly identify and effectively deal with issues, potential risks and contract changes.
• Have an organised and methodical approach enabling you to efficiently work in a fast-paced target driven role.

What we're offering

• Highly competitive executive package, aligned with the strategic importance and influence of the role. (Combination of salary and bonus)
• Company car (Option)
• Performance related bonus  
• Private health insurance & benefits through Vitality.
• Cycle2Work scheme in conjunction with Halfords.
• Access to our team wellbeing app - to help promote mental health awareness and wellbeing within our teams.
• Friends and family discounts across the Lane7 Group.
• Company pension contribution.
• Company wide events.

To apply

Does this sound what you’re looking for? Get in touch asap to find out more and join us!