Senior Commercial Manager

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 72.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Discounts portal

Zusammenfassung

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) in Bedford is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to drive commercial outcomes for the Customer Directorate. The role offers hybrid working and a £85,000 per annum salary, with responsibilities spanning sourcing, procurement and contract management to deliver value for money across the UK.

You will lead on governance, risk management and negotiations while coaching commercial colleagues and shaping best practices to support MaPS’ mission to help people build

Qualifikationen

• Commercial, procurement or contract management experience is essential.
• Desirable MCIPS or World Commerce & Contracting accreditation or equivalent.
• Experience in complex or regulated environments; knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23 is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide clear, practical commercial leadership and advice to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Lead sourcing, procurement activity and define route‑to‑market options with governance.
• Oversee contracts and grants through their lifecycle, monitor performance and drive value for money.
• Coach and develop commercial colleagues, and improve tools, templates, and processes across the function.

Kenntnisse

Commercial leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Ausbildung

MCIPS or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Commercial Manager

Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) and lead commercial outcomes for the Customer Directorate. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.

£85,000 per annum — Bedford — Permanent — Hybrid Working

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership and Advice
  • Provide clear, practical commercial advice to stakeholders, project teams and senior leaders.
  • Develop strategies that support organisational priorities and deliver measurable value.
  • Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and opportunities, escalating material matters appropriately.
• Sourcing and Procurement
  • Lead, advise on or assure sourcing and procurement activity in line with relevant regulations, policies and governance requirements.
  • Work with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate route-to-market options and develop proportionate procurement documentation.
  • Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award activity for both contracts and grants to secure compliant, value‑for‑money outcomes.
  • Ensure records, approvals and governance submissions are accurate, timely and complete.
• Contract and Supplier Management
  • Manage or oversee contracts and grants throughout their lifecycle, including mobilisation, delivery, performance, change, transition and exit.
  • Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service levels, key performance indicators and agreed outcomes.
  • Lead negotiations, contract variations, dispute resolution and continuous improvement activity.
  • Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, maintaining appropriate governance and third‑party assurance.
• People and Team Contribution
  • Provide guidance, coaching or line management to commercial colleagues where required.
  • Improve tools, templates, processes and ways of working so the commercial function operates consistently and effectively.
  • Promote professional standards, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant commercial, procurement or contract management experience is essential.
• MCIPS, World Commerce & Contracting accreditation or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
• Significant experience in commercial, procurement or contract management, ideally within a complex or regulated environment. Including a good working knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23.
• Strong understanding of the commercial lifecycle, including sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management and governance.
• Ability to provide practical advice, manage risk and influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms, managing contract change and improving value for money.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes at pace.
• Experience of general grant funding competitions, grant management and the Government Grant Functional Standards desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Sound judgement and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to build effective working relationships.
• Analytical and detail‑focused, with the ability to interpret commercial and financial information.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Committed to continuous improvement, professional standards and ethical commercial practice.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

Our Values

• Caring – We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting – We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming – We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

Benefits

• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest‑free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

We are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds and to a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We truly want our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

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