Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Hybrid working with an expectation of spending a minimum of 40% of your time in the office

Salary
Up to £70,204 (consolidated) plus Technical Allowance (non-consolidated). Total remuneration is based on skills, experience and relevant market comparators.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Commercial – Digital Projects to join the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD). This newly created role provides dedicated commercial leadership and assurance across Parliament's most complex and high-profile digital programmes. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Commercial - Technology Categories to ensure integrated pipeline planning, consistent commercial standards, and clear contract management responsibilities.

Reporting to the Commercial Deputy Director, Digital Category, you will lead, motivate and develop three Senior Commercial Managers while building constructive senior relationships with suppliers and markets. You will oversee commercial strategies and complex procurements, advise senior stakeholders, manage commercial risks, and secure value for money. You will support programmes through procurement, mobilisation, and transition into contract management.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant digital projects within a prestigious parliamentary environment, with a strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and commercial excellence.

Experience
- Leading complex and high-value digital or technology procurement and commercial activity
- Leading, motivating and developing commercial teams and managing competing priorities
- Good working knowledge of public procurement law, commercial governance and assurance, including the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where applicable
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels

About you
- Collaborative and effective team player committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
- Able to manage competing priorities in a complex environment

Qualifications
- CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent commercial expertise gained through relevant experience
- MCIPS membership or a Level 6 qualification would be an advantage