Commercial Improvement Lead

What you'll be doing

As Commercial Improvement Lead within the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD), you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening how commercial services are delivered across the UK Parliament, ensuring value for money for taxpayers while supporting the smooth operation of one of the world's most iconic institutions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Palace of Westminster.

Under a new Chief Commercial Officer, you'll help embed smarter and more efficient commercial processes across a complex and high-profile estate. You will be working closely with senior commercial managers and supporting the work of the Corporate Savings & Improvement Programme. You'll identify and implement practical improvements that enhance procurement, contract management and commercial governance processes, helping to drive out efficiencies and build capacity within the department.

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.

We're seeking someone who combines commercial insight with a passion for improvement and collaboration. You will bring:

• Extensive experience in analysing and improving processes using recognised methodologies to deliver efficient, compliant and high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work at pace, applying strong critical thinking to achieve quick, practical improvements.
• Experience operating within complex project environments, with construction exposure advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR2015 and PA2023) and key contracting models, with sound judgement in drafting and managing contracts.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups, communicate clearly at all levels, and resolve challenging or contentious issues through constructive engagement.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 1000-word limit.

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 £68,159 (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.