About the job

Job summary

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager - Policy and Capability to join the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate at the House of Lords. This is a unique position where you will be responsible for leading on the development of commercial policy, templates, processes and training for UK Parliament. This is a great opportunity for someone from a strong procurement and commercial background, who wants to apply their experience within a policy remit and develop the skills and knowledge of others. 

This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis where you will be able to work 3 days from home and 2 days onsite at Parliament! This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys working with diverse groups of stakeholders to share best practice and is able to produce clear, effective policy documentation to ensure compliance and engagement.

Job description

You’ll be accountable for –

• Supporting in delivering the programme of work to transform PCD’s policy landscape including policy statements, tools, guidance and best practice.
• Identifying, developing and implementing policy improvements.
• Ensuring all policy and accompanying documentation reflects commercial and legal best practice, as well as responding to organisational priorities.
• Developing and delivering commercial awareness presentations and training.
• Acting as the commercial point of contact in dealings with the Cabinet Office, and with other policy units in Parliament responsible for Social Value, Modern Slavery, Supply Chain and Supplier Management as required.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

Person specification

What we’re looking for –

• Experience of running multiple procurement projects in the public sector and advising on best practice. Good understanding of procurement processes and the relevant process, tools and training required to deliver them effectively.
• Technical knowledge including knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, understanding of the upcoming procurement reform and understanding of Procurement Policy Notices operated by the Cabinet Office.
• Experience of driving improvements and/or outcomes, ideally in a policy, procedural or governance context.

 

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn… –

• Experience of translating practical procurement knowledge into well-defined policy, processes, training and advice for use by others.
• Strong and developed critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

 

For the full list of role requirements and competencies, please see attached job description.

Benefits

What you’ll get in return

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Please complete your online application by 23.55 on Sunday 14 April 2024.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact hlrecruitment@parliament.uk.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.

 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.