Commercial Capability Manager

Bluelight Commercial; Greater London; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the police sector is seeking a Commercial Capability Manager to lead the CIPS study centre. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing training courses, supporting learners, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance procurement and supply chain capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely in a supportive and high-performing team focused on professional development and well-being. If you are passionate about procurement and education, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

12% Employer Pension Contribution

Quality Equipment for Remote Working

Life Insurance (4x Salary)

28 Days Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Paid Bank Holiday Leave

Occupational Sick Pay

Wellness Vouchers for Eye Tests and Flu Jabs

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Free Training & E-Learning

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 CIPS Professional Diploma and relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience in delivering CIPS training courses and online learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CIPS study centre and liaise with awarding bodies.
• Plan and deliver engaging CIPS courses and apprenticeships.
• Monitor tutor performance and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Learner Engagement

Education

Level 6 CIPS Professional Diploma

Relevant Teaching or Training Qualification

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

Commercial Capability Manager

Reporting to: Director of Capability & HR

Dept/Pillar: Capability, Comms & HR

Hours: 37 (potentially flexible)

Grade/Salary: From £51,721 (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Vetting Level: NPPV 3

Role Overview

BlueLight Commercial is the lead for commercial capability development and commercial excellence in the Police Sector. We have developed a range of training courses for the sector and are now expanding our activities to deliver contextualised qualifications and apprenticeships across the blue light sector, focusing initially on the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification suite.

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for managing the BlueLight Commercial (BLC) CIPS study centre and operate as the key BLC contact for the awarding and funding bodies and Ofsted, supported by the Capability and Qualification Co-ordinator and other members of the Capability team.

You will also be responsible for planning and delivering CIPS courses and apprenticeships while supporting students in their studies alongside other CIPS tutors. You will plan, develop and deliver engaging sessions, assess learner progress, and provide feedback and guidance.

You may also be required to develop and deliver some standard and bespoke commercial training sessions from time to time and contribute to the Capability functions strategy and overall delivery plan.

My Team and the BlueLight Team

You will be part of a small Capability team, forming part of the wider Capability, HR and Communications Team and an integral part of BlueLight Commercial, supporting the achievement of the organisation’s key strategic aims.

We are passionate about being a high-performing team that supports each other. We are intent on optimising technology to plan and deliver work visibly, collaboratively, and efficiently. We are fully remote and agile, making being part of our team exciting!

You will receive regular feedback on your contribution in monthly 1-2-1’s, with success and achievement recognised. We care about your wellbeing and ensuring a healthy, content, resilient, and productive workforce within a positive culture of wellbeing. You will have opportunities to develop, gain experience, and actively progress your career with us within our careers connections framework.

My Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Managing the CIPS study centre and being the key contact for awarding, funding, and apprenticeship bodies.
• Leading the recruitment of learners and tutors with support from relevant BLC teams.
• Developing timetables and schemes of work.
• Monitoring Tutor performance and other quality assurance activities in conjunction with the Course and Qualifications Co-Ordinator.
• Preparing for and hosting inspection visits or audits by awarding bodies, Ofsted, and funding bodies.
• Planning, developing, and delivering engaging learning sessions for online delivery.
• Developing and setting standards for e-learning, course notes and handouts, videos, blog posts, and other content.
• Undertaking reviews of the effectiveness of training delivery methods.
• Reviewing current and future trends for learning.
• Supporting learners with endpoint assessment, keeping records of learner attendance and progress.
• Supporting the development and expansion of BLC’s Capability income stream.

Qualifications & Accreditations

You are someone who has attained:

• Level 6 CIPS Professional Diploma
• Relevant teaching or training qualification

Experience & Knowledge

You are someone who has:

• Experience with online learning platforms and virtual training delivery.
• Experience in delivering CIPS training courses, procurement apprenticeships, or similar procurement and supply chain qualifications.
• Experience of working to the policies and processes required to deliver accredited qualifications and apprenticeships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles and practices.
• Demonstrable experience of working in procurement, including the public sector.

Skills

You are someone who has:

• Excellent organisational skills, personal resilience, and the ability to multi-task with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners.

Personal Qualities

You are:

• Committed to professional development and willing to complete supported training.
• Someone with a passion for procurement, learning, and development.
• Someone with a positive attitude to problem-solving.
• Agile and flexible.
• Collaborative with a natural inclination to work with a range of people to deliver success.

Our Values

Our values guide our behaviour. They inform how we act, the decisions we make, and how we collaborate with each other and the organisations we work with.

• Be the best
• Be responsible
• Be a team
• Be open
• Be the difference

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. We value every idea and perspective towards helping us to evolve and innovate.

What We Offer - Total Rewards Package

• Starting salary £51,721 p.a. (DOE)
• Quality equipment for successful remote working, including laptop, mobile phone, monitor, chair & desk, and a Welcome ‘kit box’.
• 12% employer pension contribution.
• Support for your development for your role and future career development.
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life insurance 4 x salary.
• 28 days annual leave (rising with service).
• Birthday Leave (1 x extra day per year to be used in birthday month).
• Paid bank holiday leave.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Wellness – free vouchers for eye tests and flu jabs.
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing.
• 1 x annual professional subscription.
• Learning Management System – access to free training & e-learning (more than 80,000 learning resources).

CLOSING DATE: 12th January 2025

POTENTIAL INTERVIEWS: W/C 21st January 2025

*Please let us know confidentially if you require any adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

“The legal bit”

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including medical screening and vetting (carried out externally NPPV3) due to the nature of our business. As standard, you will need to satisfy:

• Employment eligibility check (right to work in the UK).
• Residency qualification (you must have a 3-year 'checkable history' in the UK).
• Employment references (last 3 years or educational/personal reference where applicable).

*NPPV3: Vetting process | Warwickshire Police

This level of vetting grants the applicant unsupervised, unrestricted access to police premises and systems and could include those working in areas where police roles have been identified as designated posts. NPPV3 allows access to classified police material or information up to SECRET and occasional access to TOP SECRET.