Chief, Commercial Policy & Governance

Public Sector Resourcing, managed by AMS; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 138,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Head of Commercial Policy & Governance on a 12-month, Inside IR35 contract with hybrid working and a requirement to attend the Reading office 2–3 days per week. The role leads the Commercial Policy, Governance & Assurance function, ensuring policy alignment with government expectations and robust risk management.

You will oversee governance frameworks, trade controls, ESG strategy, and external interfaces with MOD and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Governance knowledge and experience.
• Policy experience.
• Leadership background with strong team leadership experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills.
• Public Sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead policy, governance and assurance strategies for the Commercial Function to meet regulatory and government expectations.
• Maintain and improve the Commercial Assurance Framework and risk management processes across internal and external governance.
• Represent the function externally with regulatory bodies, MOD and other government departments.
• Drive alignment of ESG, PA23 and other policy initiatives with the wider commercial strategy.
• Ensure robust governance documents, audit readiness and effective decision-making support.

Skills

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Public sector experience

Job description

AWE is seeking a Head of Commercial Policy & Governance on a 12-month, Inside IR35 contract with hybrid working and a requirement to attend the Reading office 2–3 days per week. The role leads the Commercial Policy, Governance & Assurance function, ensuring policy alignment with government expectations and robust risk management.

You will oversee governance frameworks, trade controls, ESG strategy, and external interfaces with MOD and other regulatory bodies.