Commercial Director

HOUSE OF COMMONS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A key government agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy across essential categories including ICT and security. This role requires a strategic leader with deep procurement expertise and strong interpersonal skills to manage high-value contracts within the public sector. The position offers the opportunity to influence at the highest levels and contribute to the effective management of public resources. Competitive salary with flexible working options and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing high-value Indirect categories like ICT and security.
• Proven track record of leading commercial teams in the public sector.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and manage essential goods and services.
• Set and deliver strategies, manage risk, and drive compliance.
• Manage Indirect Categories including ICT, security, and facilities.

Skills

Strategic vision

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Procurement expertise

Risk management

Education

MCIPS Level 6 Membership

Job description

What you'll be doing

Want to lead the commercial strategy behind one of the UK's most iconic institutions?

This is your opportunity to influence how UK Parliament secures and manages essential goods and services, ensuring best value for the taxpayer while supporting major projects across the Parliamentary Estate, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Palace of Westminster.

As Commercial Director, you'll take ownership of our Indirect Categories covering ICT, security, facilities, professional services and more. You'll set and deliver strategies, manage risk, and work closely with senior leaders to drive compliance and unlock commercial opportunities. It's a role where strategic thinking meets practical delivery, and no two days are the same.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

We're looking for an experienced commercial leader who can combine strategic vision with hands‑on delivery. You'll bring deep procurement expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence at the highest levels in a complex, high‑profile environment.

• MCIPS Level 6 Membership (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
• Extensive experience managing high‑value Indirect categories (ICT, security, facilities management).
• Proven track record of leading commercial teams in the public sector with a data‑led, strategic approach.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including driving change and fostering an inclusive culture.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in complex procurements, ensuring compliance with UK public sector regulations and delivering value for money.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills with a focus on risk management and commercial outcomes.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement against the Person Specification in no more than one A4 page

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that total salary may be comprised of a mixture of basic salary pay up to £115,625 (consolidated), market sector allowance and recruitment and retention payment (both non‑consolidated). While the expectation is that new starters join on the salary entry point, higher remuneration can be requested based on skills, experience, and relevant market comparators.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.