Senior Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking two Senior Commercial Managers to join their team in Manchester or London. The role involves leading various commercial workstreams, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting procurement activities. Candidates should demonstrate strong project management and data analysis skills, with an eagerness to learn and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Inquisitive and keen to learn new skills.
• Ability to lead varied commercial workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of lower value goods and services.
• Support complex commercial activities.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide insight reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Service delivery

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, as well as niche services such as negotiating with foreign investors, mergers and acquisitions, policy development and income generation.

We act as strategic delivery partners to the department, securing good value for the taxpayer, driving growth and ensuring DCMS remains productive and agile. Our size means we’re flexible—we all lean in to support the priorities of the day while maintaining a brilliant core service to our customers.

We place great emphasis on engaging positively with colleagues and stakeholders, which creates a great working environment.

Role

Were seeking two Senior Commercial Managers to join our team. Youll be based in either our Manchester or London hub.

Youll lead a variety of commercial workstreams and projects, putting your service delivery, project management, engagement and data skills to good use. No two days will be the same — youll lead the procurement of lower value goods and services and support complex commercial activity. Youll engage with stakeholders and customers, analyse data and share insight reports with senior leaders, advising the department how they can secure good value and comply with procurement regulations.

Youll be inquisitive and keen to learn new skills, and in return we can provide you with the learning and development you need to develop your career in commercial and in the Civil Service. You may line manage a small team.

We place great emphasis on individuals willingness to get involved and work as a team. Commercial is central to the delivery of DCMS objectives, so youll be agile and keen to work flexibly to meet the changing priorities of the department with enthusiasm.

Ethos

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