Commercial Lead

Government Commercial Function; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major government agency in the UK is seeking experienced Commercial Leads to drive effective procurement and contract management in Manchester, Blackpool, Leeds, and Sheffield. This role offers excellent long-term career opportunities and the chance to shape commercial strategies within a collaborative environment. Desired candidates should have strong procurement expertise and leadership skills, and be committed to delivering impactful outcomes.

Benefits

GCO Pension

Performance-related pay

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement and contracts within the public sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an ambitious environment.
• Proven skills in stakeholder and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management activities across multiple categories.
• Develop Category expertise and enhance management capability.
• Support strategic delivery and operational execution within the Department.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Job description

Department: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Role: Commercial Lead (4 Positions across 3 Commercial Categories)

Location: Manchester M2 3AA, Blackpool FY4 5ES, Leeds LS2 7UA, Sheffield S1 2FD

Salary: £72,000 - £79,200. GCO Pension, GCO Terms. Up to 15% performance-related-pay available on accreditation

Join one of the UK’s largest and most impactful government departments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking for Commercial professionals to get involved in their ambitious agenda to improve outcomes for millions of citizens in the UK; throughout their lives, in the workplace, and in retirement.

They are hiring four experienced Commercial Professionals to lead key procurement and contract management activities across several categories, including Service Delivery, Employment & Change, and Financial & Shared Services.

These categories provide critical services to DWP and its customers, enabling it to effectively deliver its objectives on behalf of the Secretary of State, through effective management of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, and directing the Department’s strategies for commercial delivery.

As part of their award-winning Commercial Directorate, you’ll work in a collaborative, ambitious environment, helping shape how services are delivered across a wide supplier network. This is your chance to make a tangible impact while developing your commercial expertise and leadership skills.

Job description

This is an exciting time to join CD, DWP are seeking experienced commercial professionals to lead in the delivery of the business strategy and be responsible for delivery of key procurement and contract management outcomes within the team.

These roles offer attractive long-term career opportunities within supportive and engaging working environments, alongside a range of excellent employee benefits. This role requires drive and dynamic individuals who are able to achieve results in a challenging but rewarding commercial environment.

You will contribute to the development of Category expertise within the team, and increase the level of commerciality, operational execution, and stakeholder/supplier engagement. Your role will be to support one of the above categories, and will require you to be passionate about creating change, taking a leadership role in the development of an enhanced Category Management Capability. You will have the skills to challenge, inspire and lead others in a complex landscape of departmental transformation.

Please submit an application via Civil Service Jobs. A detailed candidate pack is also available. Closing date is before 11:55 pm on Sunday 10th August 2025