Deputy Head of Commercial

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute in London seeks a Deputy Head of Commercial to manage departmental activities and deliver effective commercial arrangements. The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified with a strong background in public sector procurement. This role offers generous benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days leave (increasing to 30)

Maternity/paternity leave provision

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Employee well-being programme

Favorable consideration of flexible working

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (MCIPS) or willing to achieve accreditation.
• Demonstrable track record of managing procurement activities.
• Ability to lead negotiations and resolve commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational activities of the department.
• Deliver effective commercial arrangements.
• Drive forward a programme of commercial transformation.

Skills

Public sector procurement activity

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

MCIPS qualification

Government Commercial Organisation accreditation

Job description

Deputy Head of Commercial

Salary: £59,200 - £66,603

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Hours: Full time/Part time/Flexible

Contract: Permanent

Reference number: 432381

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is a world leading competition agency ensuring markets work well in the interests of consumers, businesses and the economy. The commercial team plays a pivotal role in building the necessary capability to deliver CMA's hugely important work, whilst ensuring value for money.

The role of Deputy Head of Commercial offers a stimulating opportunity to lead and manage day to day and operational activities of the department, delivering innovative, compliant and effective commercial arrangements in an exciting and diverse environment with high value contracts.

You’ll deliver innovative, compliant and effective commercial arrangements, with contracts ranging in value from £10,000 to over £2million.You’ll play a pivotal role in building a strong commercial function as it expands so that the CMA has the necessary capability to deliver its business needs whilst ensuring value for money is delivered. You’ll also play an influential role in driving forward a programme of commercial transformation which will deliver a commercial function for the future which is aligned to the Government Commercial Function operating model.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be professionally qualified (MCIPS) with Government Commercial Organisation accreditation or be willing to work to achieve such accreditation. You’ll have a demonstrable track record of managing end to end public sector procurement activity, contracting, and supplier relationship management. You will have the ability to lead negotiations and resolve contentious commercial issues, and will provide strong and inspirational leadership to build teams, delivering value-for-money results.

In return the CMA is a hugely rewarding and stimulating place to work – an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee well-being programme and favourable consideration of flexible working.

Closing date: 3 November 2025.