Senior Commercial Manager

Department for Culture, Media and Sport; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in the UK seeks two Senior Commercial Managers to lead various commercial projects. Responsibilities include managing procurement and engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance and value for money. Candidates should be willing to learn and may manage a small team. Positions are located in Manchester or London.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading commercial workstreams and projects.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and analyze data.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Lead various commercial workstreams and projects.
• Support procurement of goods and services.
• Engage and advise stakeholders on procurement compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Procurement knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

The DCMS Commercial directorate is a dynamic team with a positive and friendly culture. We prioritise kindness and respect, and we work closely together as a team to embrace change and drive continuous improvement.

DCMS Commercial delivers the classic portfolio of commercial services such as procurement, contract management and supplier engagement, and a niche set of services including negotiating with foreign investors, mergers and acquisitions, policy development and income generation. We act as strategic delivery partners to the department to secure good value for the taxpayer, drive growth and keep DCMS productive and agile. We are flexible and lean to support priorities while maintaining a high-quality service to our customers. We prioritise positive engagement with colleagues and stakeholders to create a great working environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Two Senior Commercial Managers are being recruited to join our team. You’ll be based in either our Manchester or London hub.

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead a variety of commercial workstreams and projects, applying service delivery, project management, engagement and data skills.
• You’ll lead the procurement of lower value goods and services and support complex commercial activity.
• You’ll engage with stakeholders and customers, analyse data and share insight reports with senior leaders, advising the department on securing good value and on procurement regulation compliance.
• You’ll be inquisitive and keen to learn new skills; we provide learning and development to support your career in commercial and in the Civil Service.
• You may line manage a small team.
• Commercial is central to the delivery of DCMS objectives; you’ll be agile and willing to work flexibly to meet changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

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