Commercial Deputy Director, Works Category

UK House of Lords; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Deputy Director to join their dynamic team within the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex commercial projects and manage significant procurement activities across the Parliamentary Estate. With a focus on operational delivery and stakeholder management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring value for money from substantial annual spend. The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to transformative projects in a historic environment. If you are an organized and proactive leader with a passion for public service and commercial excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Expertise in high-value Works contracts and compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Proven experience leading complex commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage 5 Heads of Commercial with significant authority.
• Oversee procurement activities ensuring compliance and strategy development.

Skills

Leadership in procurement

Stakeholder management

Commercial project management

NEC contract expertise

Change leadership

Education

CIPS Level 5 membership

CIPS Level 6 (MCIPS) qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Commercial Deputy Director to join the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate (PCD).

About PCD

PCD is expected to become a joint department of both Houses later in 2025, led by a new Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening PCD's position as a cross-parliament function. You will be part of a growing, ambitious team committed to ensuring value for money from nearly £1bn in annual spend and supporting transformational projects across the organisation and estate, including the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the PCD Senior Leadership Team, focusing on operational delivery, capability, capacity, pipeline planning, stakeholder management, and ensuring proper utilization of commercial processes and templates for compliant procurements.

You will leverage your experience in leading complex commercial projects and acting as a trusted advisor on high-profile and unique projects. Responsibilities include leading commercial activities on complex construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the Parliamentary Estate.

Work Arrangements

This role offers a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site at Parliament. We seek an organized, self-motivated, engaged individual who is a proactive team player.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage directly 5 Heads of Commercial with significant delegated financial and operational authority.
2. Lead your Works team and broader function, embodying the values of both Houses.
3. Develop and manage senior stakeholder relationships, coordinating commercial work to ensure smooth service delivery.
4. Oversee procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring compliance with policies and governance, and developing category strategies.
5. Support effective supplier and contract management, ensuring smooth transition to contract management and strategic supplier relationship management.

Candidate Requirements

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) at Level 5 or equivalent experience; Level 6 (MCIPS) qualification is advantageous.
• Expertise in NEC contract terms and contracting options.
• Proven leadership in a successful procurement or commercial function.
• Extensive knowledge of high-value Works contracts, including facilities management, construction, and compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Experience in team management, change leadership, and stakeholder influence.

Desirable Skills

• Procurement strategy development and category management experience.
• Contract management with a focus on financial control.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 after one year.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, with employer contributions up to 28.97%.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programmes.
• Unique opportunity to witness history in the making.

Please complete your application by 23:55 on 25 May 2025. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact hlrecruitment or call 020 7219 5973.

The administrations of both Houses of Parliament are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, and are open to flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.