Commercial Manager

House of Commons; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent parliamentary institution is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee procurement for critical projects, ensuring smooth operations and impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has a CIPS Level 4 qualification and strong relationship-building skills. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a salary of £50,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 qualification, equivalent experience, or willingness to pursue.
• Working knowledge of procurement legislation.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical Works category projects.
• Build commercial relationships with suppliers.
• Deliver category strategies supporting infrastructure projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

IT skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

E-tendering systems

Job description

Job overview

Job summary

Are you ready to take on a Commercial Manager role that combines complex procurement with the unique privilege of working within the UK Parliament?

Job description

You'll be at the heart of keeping one of the world's most historic institutions running smoothly. This isn't just any procurement role – you'll be managing critical Works category projects that directly impact how Parliament operates, from major construction projects to essential building maintenance and security systems. You'll own the entire commercial relationship for these projects, working with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of this constitutional institution.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the combination of complex, high-stakes procurement work with the fascinating inner workings of British democracy. You'll be delivering against category strategies that support everything from heritage building refurbishments to cutting-edge security systems, all while gaining unprecedented insight into how Parliament functions behind the scenes.

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.

Person specification

Your Background:

• CIPS Level 4 qualification, equivalent experience, or relevant qualifications (or willingness to pursue CIPS Level 4 through our apprenticeship programme)
• Working knowledge of procurement legislation, particularly PCR 2015 and the new Procurement Act 2023
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders at different levels, with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Contract management (ideally NEC) including performance monitoring and reporting.

Your Skills:

• Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and multitasking abilities
• Quick learner who takes initiative and actively seeks service improvements
• Strong IT skills, including experience with e-tendering systems and using data to drive decision-making
• Analytical mindset with proven research skills that can be applied across different scenarios
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working under pressure

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £50,000, House of Commons contributes £14,485 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. See the Civil Service Pension for details.

In addition to your salary, we offeran 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 Civil Service pension 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.

Selection process

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 1000-word limit.

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

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.