Commercial Lead

3 days ago

Chilton Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Role: Commercial Lead
Location: Leicester, Cardiff or Harwell (Didcot) Hybrid 2/3 days a week in office
IR35: Inside
Duration: 31/3/25 initially – likely extension
Rate: £650/day (Umbrella) MAX

Essential:
Candidates must have experience of Contract Management Capability Programme

Job description:
The suitable candidate should be able to:

lead on the development of the commercial strategies which will form part of the business case for our major projects and programmes, including the assessment of commercial models to deter-mine the best mechanism to achieve our objectives (including catalysing investment).
Development and implementation of new and innovative forms of intervention, including public private partnerships, equity shares and loans, to broaden the commercial offering to the market.
To lead on Policy revision as a result of public procurement reform.
Support the Assistant Director Commercial to develop and maintain Agency policy and process standards for contracting and grant competitions reflecting government commercial principles while ensuring value-for-money solutions and effectively managing risks.
To support the Assistant Director of Commercial in undertaking oversight and assurance activity in accordance with Agency governance principles and the Commercial Functional Standards.
To engage proactively and provide commercial advice and support to major project and programme teams. This activity will include reviewing supplier and grant recipient proposals, change requests and deliverables, providing recommendations, identifying risks and issues, and negotiating excellent commercial outcomes.
Preparing briefs and guidance as required for a variety of internal and external audiences, including teams, non-commercial specialists and potential suppliers.
To engage proactively within the Agency supporting the development of the commercial life cycle approach which supports their needs both in-year and across the medium-term while maintaining consistency with Agency standards.
To support the delivery of training and awareness for Agency staff in procurement matters appropriate to their needs.
To form positive working relationships with colleagues in the wider commercial function as well as developing wider relations across government.
Essential/Desirable Criteria
Essential:

Experience of using commercial acumen to develop effective and value-for-money outcomes to meet business needs
Strong negotiation skills to drive excellent commercial outcomes
Ability to analyse a complex delivery environment to make effective commercial recommendations (including the development of commercial and procurement strategies) and present compelling business cases
Proven track record of negotiating contract terms
Ability to consider and influence the needs of others while observing compliance with government commercial service standards.
Ability to identify and mitigate commercial and procurement risk in delivering commercial out-comes
Experience of working on complex projects or programmes
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and persuasively in writing, in meetings and in presentations.
MCIPS or working towards (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
Contract Management Capability Programme - Expert Level
Desirable:

Experience of working of Grants and an awareness of the principles of the functional standards for Grants and the commercial operating standards for Grants
Programme or project management qualification (such as from the Association of Project Managers, PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes or similar)
To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

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