Commercial Lead - London, United Kingdom - Government Commercial Function

Government Commercial Function
Government Commercial Function
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £65,500 - £73,000
  • GCO Pension, GCO Terms. Up to 15% performancerelatedpay available on accreditation.

Job grade:


  • Grade 7
  • Commercial Lead
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • GCF
  • Ministry of Defence
    Type of role:
  • Commercial
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed Hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Andover, Glasgow, Lichfield, Bristol, LondonAbout the job

Job summary:


Building a strong Commercial Function in Government, and with it the right commercial capability, is at the heart of a far-reaching programme of Civil Service reform.


We are building a cadre of commercial talent in all Government departments; people who can manage our commercial portfolios, who can lead our most complex and novel programmes and projects, people who have the gravitas and depth of experience to work alongside our policy and operational leaders to develop innovative commercial arrangements, whether through joint ventures, outsourcing or best-in-class contracts.


We have already made significant progress through the establishment of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), our single employer of senior commercial talent across government.

This role will sit within the GCO, but based in our MOD DIO commercial team delivering departmental objectives.


Job description:


This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role supporting some of MODs most important defence priorities across the Sensitive projects portfolio.

As we move to a new, more efficient way of working, at pace in a high-pressure operational environment this role presents a real opportunity for personal and career development.


As a Commercial Lead in Sensitive Projects, you will support the strategic relationship and build collaboration with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders.

Your primary function will be the creation and delivery of commercial strategies to meet project goals, while minimising risk and ensuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is considered.

You will be the trusted advisor in sourcing and commercial initiatives to both stakeholders, and your team, ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures.


A fantastic opportunity to lead in a complex operational environment in a growing team whilst contributing to some of MODs most important defence priorities.


Person specification:


  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships
  • Providing strategic leadership and early involvement in customer requirements to shape delivery outcomes
  • Creative input and development of Procurement, commercial and associated contracting strategies
  • Providing commercial advice and guidance across a wide range of stakeholders
  • Manage and lead a diverse team of civil servants and industry partners, developing a highperformance culture
  • Ensure all commercial activity represents best value for money
  • Manage commercial activity within Letter of Delegation
  • Negotiate and place contracts from construction frameworks, e.g., NEC
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and policy, as well as best practice in a construction environment
  • Ensure commercial compliance with personal and supply chain security measures
  • Maximise use of procurement enablers and associated MIS to improve procurement

Person Specification:


  • Experience of leading a team
  • Must be able to deliver at pace within a complex stakeholder environment
  • Ability to identify areas for improvement and drive change
  • Good communications skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Experience of delivering commercial / construction projects in a MOD or Government environment

MCIPS Level 6:
Must have or be willing to work towards MCIPs level 6 and obtain within 1 year

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


  • Manages Complexity
  • Must be able to deliver at pace within a complex stakeholder environment

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Market Insight
  • Knowledge of shaping the market and understanding market trends and fragility

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Commercial Focus
  • Ensures all commercial activity represents value for money

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Coaching Manager
  • Leadership of a small team of Commercial Managers and Commercial Officers
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Understanding Sourcing Needs
  • Experience of sourcing strategies which outlines the plan to cost effectively acquire the necessary goods or services and communicate the strategic direction for the planned procurements to senior stakeholder across t

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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
  • Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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