Head of Commercial

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced commercial practitioner to join their senior leadership team. This role is pivotal in managing third-party delivery for over 4000 staff and a substantial contract portfolio. You will leverage commercial partnerships to ensure effective and value-for-money delivery, while creatively navigating a dynamic commercial environment. With a focus on digital resources and IT infrastructure, your deep commercial knowledge will drive optimal outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable organization dedicated to improving road safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership offers

Latest IT and tech devices

Tailored learning and development

Discount schemes on high street brands

Inclusive culture with staff communities

Qualifications

• Membership of MCIPS or equivalent required.
• Significant experience leading a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial categories including Digital and Technology Services.
• Manage third-party delivery for a large contract portfolio.

Skills

MCIPS Membership

Senior Commercial Experience

Creative Problem Solving

Commercial Cycle Knowledge

Public Sector Procurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Location: Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea

Salary: £67,313 - £74,406 per annum (plus a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £4000 per annum 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 commercial team?

Can you work creatively in a dynamic commercial environment?

Can you use your broad and deep commercial knowledge to deliver the 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, ensuring vehicle safety and protecting from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

Their Goals Include:

• Making roads safer
• Improving services for customers
• Making road transport greener and healthier
• Harnessing the potential of technology and data
• Growing and leveling up the economy

The Role: They seek an experienced commercial practitioner to join the senior leadership team. The team manages third-party delivery for over 4000 staff, with a contract portfolio valued at £1,007 million. The role supports effective, value-for-money delivery, leveraging commercial partnerships and third-party opportunities. The commercial team operates under a category management model, supporting strategic objectives through the entire commercial cycle, including pre-procurement, procurement, and contract management.

This Role Will Lead the Following Commercial Categories:

• Digital and Technology Services
• Theory Test Services

These categories involve procuring 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 in a senior commercial role leading a team
• Ability to work creatively in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge and experience with the commercial cycle
• Deep commercial knowledge to deliver optimal outcomes
• Experience in public sector procurement
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme with 28.97% employer contribution
• Flexible working options and work-life balance
• Generous annual leave: starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 with service
• 8 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 on high street brands
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership offers

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