Head of Commercial

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior commercial leader to join its dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage a significant contract portfolio while driving strategic partnerships and ensuring value-for-money delivery. You'll play a crucial part in making roads safer and supporting sustainable journeys across the UK. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position promises a rewarding career path with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're ready to make a difference in the public sector, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Civil Service pension scheme contributions

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Latest IT and tech devices

Inclusive culture with staff communities

Tailored learning and development

Discount schemes

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior commercial role leading a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party service delivery managing a contract portfolio worth over £1 billion.
• Enable effective delivery through strategic commercial partnerships and third-party management.

Skills

Membership of MCIPS

Leading a commercial team

Creative problem solving

Knowledge of public sector procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Location:

Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea

Salary:

£67,313 - £74,406 per annum. In addition to the base salary, a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) of £4,000 per annum is available for holders of Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 optimal outcomes?

The organisation helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably by ensuring vehicle safety, protecting against unsafe drivers and vehicles, and supporting sustainable journeys.

Organisational Goals:

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

The Role:

This senior commercial role offers a unique opportunity to join the leadership team overseeing third-party service delivery, managing a contract portfolio worth over £1 billion and supporting over 4,000 staff.

The role involves enabling effective, value-for-money delivery through strategic commercial partnerships and third-party management, supporting the organisation's objectives.

Key Categories Managed:

• Digital and Technology Services
• Theory Test Services

This includes procurement of digital resources, IT infrastructure, software, hardware, digital services, and Theory Test services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Membership of MCIPS or equivalent.
• Experience leading a commercial team in a senior role.
• Ability to work creatively in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the commercial cycle and public sector procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Benefits:

• Contributions towards the Civil Service pension scheme.
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30.
• Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day.
• Latest IT and tech devices.
• Inclusive culture with staff communities.
• Tailored learning and development, including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Discount schemes, employee assistance, cycle to work, and gym memberships.

Application Process:

If you are interested and believe you are suitable, please click apply to be redirected to the organisation's website to complete your application.