Location
Westminster, London

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

Salary
Up to £90,142 per annum (including basic salary and market sector allowances)

About the Role
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. Your leadership will drive value for the taxpayer and support transformational change across both Houses of Parliament.

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
- Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth service delivery and strategic supplier engagement

Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 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%, and flexible working options including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing commercial teams
- 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

About you
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels
- Ability to promote inclusive environments and lead diverse teams

Qualifications
- Membership of CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is required
- Level 6 (MCIPS) preferred