Location
Westminster, London

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

Salary
Up to £50,775 (including basic salary and market sector allowances)

About the Role
Are you looking to use your commercial expertise to deliver impact at the heart of UK democracy? As a Commercial Manager (Services & Suppliers) within the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate (PCD), you will play a vital role in ensuring Parliament has the goods and services it needs to operate effectively, from catering and heritage items to security and furnishings. Working across both the House of Commons and House of Lords, this role offers the opportunity to shape how Parliament delivers best value for money for the taxpayer, while supporting projects on one of the most recognisable UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, the Palace of Westminster.

You will lead and support a range of commercial procurements, ensuring they meet user needs and align with category strategies. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will manage stakeholder relationships across Parliament, advise on procurement legislation, and deliver sourcing activities that keep Parliament running efficiently and sustainably.

Why Join Us?
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 that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

Experience
- Demonstrable commercial experience with evidence of successful outcomes
- Good understanding of public sector procurement legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and the Procurement Act (2023)

About You
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels to achieve positive results
- Highly organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities, apply initiative, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Competent with IT and e-tendering systems, using data and reporting tools to inform decisions

Qualifications
- Level 4 CIPS qualification, equivalent experience or other relevant qualifications preferred
- Candidates seeking to achieve CIPS Level 4 are welcome; this can be made available as an apprenticeship option