Location
London

Hours
Hybrid working with an expectation to spend 40% of your time in the office

Salary
£60,374 per annum (total remuneration may include a basic salary up to £50,374 and market sector allowances)

About the Role
As Commercial Capability Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of a Commercial Capability Strategy for UK Parliament. Your role will strengthen commercial expertise within the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD) and build commercial awareness across the wider organisation. You will design and deliver engaging training and communications, working closely with policy experts, learning and development teams, and senior stakeholders to embed best practice across procurement, contract management, and key policy areas such as social value and modern slavery.

You will monitor and evaluate improvements in commercial capability, using insight and assurance to continuously refine development plans and demonstrate impact. Supporting professional development, succession planning, and talent management within PCD will be key, helping colleagues specialise and progress in their commercial careers. Additionally, you will build effective relationships with external benchmarking bodies and partners to ensure Parliament’s commercial capability meets recognised standards and supports the delivery of high-value, high-profile projects.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a balance of office and remote work.

Experience
- Passion for growing commercial capability with a drive to develop your own expertise and help others build confidence and skills in commercial thinking, procurement, and contract management.
- Experience or ambition to design and deliver briefings, training, and learning journeys tailored to different audiences and levels of commercial maturity.
- Developing understanding of public sector procurement legislation, policy, and best practice, with an interest in applying these to deliver compliant, high-quality, and value-for-money commercial outcomes in a complex organisation.
- Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting communication style to suit different audiences, building trusted relationships, and promoting inclusive ways of working.

About you
- Strong interest in capability, talent, and professional development with the potential to shape learning pathways, support continuous professional development, and coordinate subject matter experts to create coherent and impactful training.
- Curious and motivated to continually develop your own commercial expertise and support others in their development.
- Committed to promoting inclusive working practices that reflect Parliament’s values.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; however, a strong understanding of public sector procurement and commercial capability development is essential.