Commercial Policy & Capability Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Commercial Policy, Assurance & Capability Manager in Cardiff. The role sits in BIST Commercial’s Policy, Capability and Assurance team, translating government commercial policy into departmental requirements, building capability and delivering proportionate assurance to support compliant, high‑quality delivery.

The postholder will work across disciplines, lead defined workstreams, engage stakeholders, and develop guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering policy, capability and assurance in a public sector setting.
• Stakeholder engagement and evidence-based review of commercial practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as a flexible member of the team, supporting priority commissions and providing resilience across policy, capability and assurance as business needs evolve.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of commercial policies, standards, templates and guidance.
• Own or support defined policy workstreams, including consultation, impact assessment, governance, communications and implementation planning.
• Help maintain coherent commercial toolkits for applicable procurement regimes and ensure alignment as requirements change.
• Develop capability interventions such as guidance, inductions, learnings sessions and practical resources for audiences.
• Support colleagues and partner organisations by responding to enquiries and signposting requirements.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Commercial Policy, Assurance & Capability Manager in Cardiff. The role sits in BIST Commercial’s Policy, Capability and Assurance team, translating government commercial policy into departmental requirements, building capability and delivering proportionate assurance to support compliant, high‑quality delivery.

The postholder will work across disciplines, lead defined workstreams, engage stakeholders, and develop guidance and training.