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Head of Commercial Services for Education

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Government Commercial Function Full time
Job Summary

Welcome to the Government Commercial Function, where we are committed to delivering cutting-edge commercial solutions that make a positive impact on the national justice system. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our commercial operations and driving innovation in the education and skills sector.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead our Prisoner Education Services team. As the Head of Commercial Services for Education, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing contracts, and building relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving commercial innovation and delivering value for money agreements for the Government Commercial Function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategies for education and skills services, including screening and assessment tools, core education, careers information and guidance, library services, higher and further education, and common awarding organisations.
  • Manage contracts valued at ca. £150m per annum, ensuring delivery of high-quality services to 103 prisons in England.
  • Design and implement a strategic supplier management and engagement plan to ensure the team is informed on supply market dynamics, commercial information, and insights.
  • Build system capability to produce user-friendly management information, at prison level, for all education service contracts and suppliers.
  • Deliver year-on-year cash savings to contribute to the Government Commercial Function's savings target.
  • Foster a culture of collaborative working to create joined-up ways of working within the teams and with cross-directorate programmes.
  • Recruit new team members to broaden the commercial skill mix within the teams and provide business resilience.
Requirements
  • Highly numerate and must already hold a MCIPS qualification.
  • Assertive and decisive, with the ability to manage complexity and build relationships with a wide range of suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Experience of managing multi-site teams, with a range of skills and experiences, at different levels of professional development.
What We Offer

As a valued member of the Government Commercial Function, you will have access to a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous benefits, career coaches, mentors, learning and development opportunities, and access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK.