Head of Commercial

AD WARRIOR; Bristol; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Commercial to join their leadership team. This senior role offers the opportunity to manage a significant contract portfolio and drive value-for-money arrangements while fostering effective partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess MCIPS membership and have extensive experience in a senior commercial role, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. This dynamic position is pivotal for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that support economic growth and sustainability in road transport. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

28.97% Civil Service Pension Contribution

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Memberships

Tailored Learning and Development

Discount Schemes on High Street Brands

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial team managing third-party services for over 4000 staff.
• Deliver value-for-money arrangements and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

MCIPS Membership

Senior Commercial Leadership

Creative Problem Solving

Public Sector Procurement Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Head of Commercial

Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea

Salary: £67,313 - £74,406 per annum (plus a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £4000 for MCIPS members)

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 team?

Can you work creatively in a dynamic environment?

Can you leverage broad and deep commercial knowledge for optimal outcomes?

The organisation helps keep Britain moving safely and sustainably by ensuring vehicle safety, road safety, and environmental improvements.

They aim to:

• Make roads safer
• Improve customer services
• Enhance environmental sustainability in road transport
• Utilise technology and data effectively
• Support economic growth and equality

The Role

This senior commercial position offers a chance to join the leadership team managing third-party services for over 4000 staff with a contract portfolio worth £1,007 million.

The role focuses on delivering value-for-money arrangements, fostering effective commercial partnerships, and managing third-party supplier relationships.

The commercial team operates via a category management model supporting strategic objectives through the entire commercial cycle: pre-procurement, procurement, and contract management.

The role will lead the following categories:

• Digital and Technology Services
• Theory Test Services

These involve procuring digital resources, IT infrastructure, software, hardware, digital services, and Theory Test services.

Additional responsibilities include managing Commercial MI and Data, ensuring its accuracy and strategic value to the organisation, and continuously improving the Commercial MI and Data Strategy.

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
• Knowledge of the commercial cycle and public sector procurement
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills

Benefits

• Contribution of 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 with service
• 8 Bank Holidays plus a King’s birthday 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 on high street brands
• Employee assistance programs for health and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme and gym memberships

To Apply

If interested, please follow the link to their website to complete your application.