Commercial Contracts Lead (Workplace Services) x3

We are building a cadre of commercial talent in all Government departments; people who can manage our commercial portfolios, who can lead our most complex and novel programmes and projects, people who have the gravitas and depth of experience to work alongside our policy and operational leaders to develop innovative commercial arrangements, whether through joint ventures, outsourcing or best-in-class contracts.

The Government Commercial Organisation is an employer which is truly committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and are able to perform to their potential. We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion and strive for a workplace that reflects the communities which we serve. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with a disability and candidates with gender-diverse identities. Appointments will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

We have already made significant progress through the establishment of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), our single employer of senior commercial talent across government. This role will sit within the GCO, but based in our Government Property Agency commercial team delivering departmental objectives.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Manage the strategic relationship with suppliers and internal and external customers while building collaboration within and across organisational boundaries.

• Support the effective management of key Workplace Services contracts.

• Build trusting and effective working relationships with a wide range of GPA colleagues and government wide stakeholders including Crown Commercial Service, Cabinet Office and strategic suppliers.

• Build commercial capability within our workforce and ensure all GPA colleagues have an appropriate level of Commercial skills required to do their role.

• Work with colleagues to enable GPA to meet its strategic objectives to promote growth, transform the Civil Service, contribute to Net Zero and deliver better value.

• As and when required, the development and management of sourcing activities linked to the Workplace Services Commercial Pipeline to meet organisation goals while minimising risk.

• Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers, clients, and other key stakeholders with a principal objective of achieving client satisfaction, optimal cost and performance.

• Develop a detailed understanding of contractual arrangements, commercial and contractual issues, and work closely with stakeholders to drive resolution.

• Ensure that Workplace Services contracts are managed within contract spend thresholds.

• Build on capability and capacity of contract managers through improving existing processes & delivering training.

• Lead the forward pipeline of commercial activity within your service line, ensuring appropriate engagement and effective collaboration across the business.

• Provide commercial advice and mentorship to stakeholders, some of whom will be senior members to the GPA.

• Be accountable to the Head of Workplace Services for any commercial activity you undertake.

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Commercial Focus: Ability to define a commercial outcome from conception to delivery, ability to articulate the benefits, opportunities & risks.
• Resilient: The ability to challenge senior stakeholder decisions, work under pressure, and help the team to deal with setbacks.
• Builds Relationships: Experience building and influencing relationships with a variety of stakeholders with different backgrounds, perspectives and drivers, in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment.
• Coaching Manager: Motivates and influences positive change, drives innovation and best practice. Experience in leading and developing others; the ability to upskill and mentor to help deliver first class commercial outcomes.
• Contract and Supply Management: At a delivery level, holds both suppliers and customers accountable for living up to their contractual commitments. Resolves disputes effectively and efficiently.

For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers.

Job contact :

• Name : Hayley Parfitt
• Email : commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk