Head of Commercial

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Head of Commercial to join their senior leadership team. The role involves managing a large contract portfolio and leading a commercial team to ensure effective delivery through strategic partnerships. Candidates should possess significant experience in commercial roles and be members of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). The organization is dedicated to improving road safety and sustainability across Britain.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Bank Holidays plus a Privilege Day

Latest IT and tech devices

Inclusive culture

Tailored learning and development

Discount schemes

Employee assistance programs

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a commercial team in a senior role.
• Experience in public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial team managing third-party delivery.
• Focus on strategic commercial partnerships and contract management.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Knowledge

Dynamic Environment Adaptability

Education

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

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Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea

Salary: £67,313 - £74,406 per annum (In addition to the base salary, a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £4000 per annum is available for holders of Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS))

Are you a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or an equivalent?

Do you have significant experience in a senior commercial role leading a commercial team?

Can you work creatively in a dynamic commercial environment?

Can you use your broad and deep commercial knowledge to deliver best commercial outcomes?

The organisation helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. They do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, keeping vehicles safe to drive, and protecting from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

Their Goals:

• Make roads safer
• Improve services for their customers
• Make road transport greener and healthier
• Harness the potential of technology and data
• Grow and level up the economy

The Role

Seeking an experienced commercial practitioner to join the senior leadership team. The team manages third-party delivery, supporting over 4000 staff with a contract portfolio worth £1,007 million. The role focuses on effective, value-for-money delivery through strategic commercial partnerships and third-party management.

The commercial team operates in a category management model supporting strategic objectives through the end-to-end commercial cycle, including pre-procurement, procurement, and contract management.

This Role Will Lead the Following Commercial Categories:

• Digital and Technology Services
• Theory Test Services

Procurement includes digital resources, IT infrastructure, software, hardware, digital managed services, and Theory Test services.

Skills and Qualifications

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience leading a commercial team in a senior role.
• Ability to work creatively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience and knowledge of the commercial cycle.
• Deep commercial knowledge to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Benefits

• Contributions of 28.97% towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options promoting work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave, starting at 25 days, increasing to 30.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus a Privilege Day for the King's birthday.
• Latest IT and tech devices.
• Inclusive culture with staff communities.
• Tailored learning and development, including paid apprenticeships up to Master’s level.
• Discount schemes on high street brands.
• Employee assistance programs for health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym memberships.

To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate, click apply to be redirected to their website and complete your application.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Retail