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Commercial Manager
Job summary
The Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD) is looking for motivated and talented Commercial Managers to join our growing commercial function. These opportunities sit across a few commercial specialisms, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of procurement projects that support the work of UK Parliament.
PCD is responsible for commercial strategy, procurement delivery, commercial governance, and contract and supplier management across Parliament. As a Commercial Manager, you will act as a trusted commercial partner, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions. You will lead or support end-to-end procurement activity, provide commercial advice, help drive compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance, and contribute to the delivery of category and commercial strategies.
Job description
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two projects are the same. You'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and play an important role in delivering successful commercial outcomes that support Parliament's strategic objectives. You will also have the opportunity to build your commercial expertise, develop your career and gain unique insight into the workings of one of the world's most recognised democratic institutions.
The different types of commercial specialism are set out below and indicate a minimum requirement as detailed in the job description.
Works Category:
A basic level knowledge of the principles of the NEC4 suite of contracts.
For ICT, Works and Indirects Categories:
The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of the common commercial considerations when drafting contracts.
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office in line with House Administration requirements.
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Person specification
- You may have level 4 CIPS, equivalent experience or other relevant qualifications.
- Experience in procurement, with commercial experience, where key achievements can be demonstrated. Knowledge of Procurement Legislation (Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 and Procurement Act 2023).
- For Works Category only:
- A basic level knowledge of the principles of the NEC4 suite of contracts.
- For ICT, Works and Indirects Categories:
- The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of the common commercial considerations when drafting contracts.
- Experience of working at varying levels with internal and occasionally external stakeholders. Ability to develop rapport with colleagues and contacts, utilising negotiating and influencing skills to produce a positive outcome.
- Well organised, methodical approach to work with an ability to prioritise and multitask. Ability to learn quickly and exercise initiative and seek ways to improve service.
- Good IT skills and a strong commitment to the use of IT including E-tendering systems. Experience at using systems to generate management information/reporting to drive decision making.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure maintaining a high standard of accuracy and detail. Proven analytical and research skills that can be applied to several different challenges and scenarios.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £37,834, House of Commons contributes £10,960 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 29%.
- 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
Artificial intelligence
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CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 500 words or one side of A4.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Additional Information
Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.
As part of the selection process, we will be asking candidates to complete an online Numeracy and Business Writing test. Further information about these assessments will be provided after the closing date.
Please note job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Please note we may choose to close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated if there is a high volume of applications received.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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).Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitment@parliament.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@parliament.uk
Salary range
- £37,834 - £41,998 per year