Head of Commercial (Procurement) - Digital Projects

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Head of Commercial – Digital Projects to join the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD). This is a newly created opportunity to provide dedicated commercial leadership and assurance across Parliament's most complex and high-profile digital programmes.

This role will work collaboratively with the Head of Commercial - Technology Categories, ensuring integrated pipeline planning, consistent commercial standards and clear contract management responsibilities.

Job description

Reporting to the Commercial Deputy Director, Digital Category, you will lead, motivate and develop three Senior Commercial Managers whilst building constructive senior relationships with suppliers and markets.

You will oversee commercial strategies and complex procurements, advise senior stakeholders, manage commercial risks and secure value for money. You will support programmes through procurement, mobilisation and transition into contract management.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending a minimum of 40% of your time in the office.

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Person specification

• Qualifications: CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or an equivalent level of commercial expertise gained through relevant experience. MCIPS membership or a Level 6 qualification would be an advantage.

• Experience of leading complex and high-value digital or technology procurement and commercial activity.

• Experience of leading, motivating and developing commercial teams and managing competing priorities.

• Good working knowledge of public procurement law, commercial governance and assurance, including the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where applicable.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others, while demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £70,180, House of Commons contributes £20,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.

• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.

• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Additional information

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Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Technical Allowance Information

Total salary may be comprised of a mixture of basic salary pay up to £70.204 (consolidated) and Technical Allowance (non-consolidated). Remuneration is set based on skills, experience and relevant market comparators.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

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Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : Recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment@parliament.uk