Commercial Lead- Estates - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Government Commercial Function

Government Commercial Function
Government Commercial Function
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 week 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
  • Department for Work and Pensions
    Type of role:
  • Commercial
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime, Compressed Hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 3Contents
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Location

  • Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield. Some travel may be required to various Corporate UK Hubs and there may be occasional overnight stayAbout the job

Job summary:


Job description:

We require a driven, dynamic leader who is able to deliver commercial solutions at pace. You will be a self-starter who is able to deliver discrete work packages with mínimal supervision. You will demonstrate strong commercial knowledge and understanding of the procurement process and the Cabinet Office Sourcing Playbook.

You will be motivated to achieve best value for money by implementing best practice Category Management techniques and working closely with colleagues across the Estates Delivery Team and the wider Commercial Directorate.


You will be passionate about creating change by contributing to an evolving Category Team and you will have the resilience and skills to both challenge and inspire your team, staff and stakeholders.

You will form robust and trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels across your sub-category area, working collaboratively to solve complex problems and achieve the best outcomes.

You will play a critical role in this complex category that will involve leading dialogue with major suppliers.


Person specification:


  • Motivate and manage a professional commercial team to deliver corporate outcomes and to ensure continuous improvement. Mentor and coach team members on policies, procedures, practices, and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner;
  • Contribute to developing Workplace Services and other Estates strategies to identify optimal delivery solutions, identification and delivery of savings initiatives and innovation opportunities. Be accountable for the selection and implementation of appropriate commercial models to achieve Departmental strategy and goals and encourage supportive supplier behaviour;
  • Act as a source of expert market knowledge, insight and advice to policy and operational teams in the Estates category area. Work with them to understand requirements and develop commercial strategies aligned to policy objectives, suppliers and supply markets;
  • Contribute to project scrutiny and approval boards as required;
  • Lead on procurements, particularly the Workplace Services procurements, that conform to Departmental procurement procedures, and which comply fully with PCR 2015, Departmental commercial policy, and assurance processes;
  • Represent the Commercial team at senior meetings across DWP, across wider Government department meetings including Crown Commercial Service, and externally at industry events to remain current with industry Best Practice and Public Procurement Policy;

Provide expert advice on commercial risk management and deliver mitigation plans / strategies to manage identified risks at corporate level.


Technical skills:

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


  • Commercial Focus
  • Able to define a commercial outcome from conception to delivery. Can articulate the benefits, opportunities and risks, leading a strategy that balances optimal commercial performance whilst delivering on business focused results;

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Coaching Manager
  • Ability to support others and build commercial capability the team. Provides expert advice to others and develop teams' relationships with external stakeholders;

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Procurement Process
  • Evidence of leading Public procurements under PCR(2015), & the procurement lifecycle, gained within a complex matrix organisation. Experience designing commercial processes, overseeing risk management & securing value for mone
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Contract and Supply Management
  • Experience of leading contract / supplier management in a commercial/public sector environment; that has delivered great value for money results & great outcomes.

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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
  • Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security:


  • People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks

Nationality requirements:

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
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