Commercial Deputy Director - Indirect Category

What you'll be doing

Are you interested in joining a high-impact, forward-thinking commercial team at the heart of UK Parliament?

This is a unique opportunity to lead the Indirect Commercial category within a dynamic and ambitious function, supporting a £1bn annual spend and delivering goods and services that enable Parliament to operate effectively. From ICT and professional services to heritage and catering, you'll shape procurement strategies across the Parliamentary Estate, including the UNESCO World Heritage Palace of Westminster, driving value for the taxpayer and supporting transformational change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Indirect Commercial team, including direct line management of two Heads of Commercial.
• Oversee significant financial and operational decisions with delegated authority across both Houses of Parliament.
• Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth service delivery and strategic supplier engagement.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

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Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for:

• Membership of CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent experience), with Level 6 (MCIPS) preferred.
• Strong expertise in category management and procurement of high-value Indirect contracts, including ICT, Hard and Soft Facilities Management, and Security.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and compliance.
• Proven leadership experience in managing high-performing commercial teams and promoting inclusive environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels.

Next Steps and Additional Information:

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement against the Person Specification in no more than one A4 page.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament.

Please note that total salary may be comprised of a mixture of basic salary pay up to £83,926 (consolidated) and market sector allowances (non-consolidated). Remuneration is set based on skills, experience and relevant market comparators.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.