Commercial Manager – Estates and Construction

at  NHS Professionals

Job Introduction
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been set up to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. It will take action to mitigate threats to health before they materialise.
UKHSA are looking for a Commercial Manager to join the UKHSA Commercial Complex Programmes team. This role will play an important part in supporting sourcing and contract management activity across a number of large cross cutting programmes typically supporting construction and estates related activity. This is very much a commercial delivery roles shaping and delivering commercial solutions and working with multiple programmes teams.
As Commercial Manager, you will be the lead on a range of commercial activities. This is a dynamic and challenging environment, and the post holder will need to be confident in managing complexity, applying judgement, and making decisions whilst collaborating effectively with other members of the team and across the organisation. Being comfortable in a highly ambiguous environment will be vital to success.

Main Responsibilities

• Delivering commercial solutions, being accountable for ensuring delivery to time and budget, in line with best practice.
• Developing sourcing and contract management strategies.
• Managing competition exercises using the e-tendering portal (Atamis), including mini competitions, open competitions and other routes.
• Leading on elements of contract and supplier management, using e-solutions to record contracts and manage contract changes.
• Driving continuous improvement across categories and supplier contracts.
• Comprehensive drafting of commercial documents, including tenders, contracts, contract change notes. Working closely with finance and legal partners where necessary.
• Analysis of markets, suppliers and conducting due diligence, working with subject matter experts where necessary.
• Leading on drafting business case documentation with commercial content, ensuring compliance with necessary approvals, working closely with stakeholders.
• Development and reporting of Key Performance Indicators on progress status, issues and risks.
• Publishing notices and opportunities in line with expected timescales, including redacted contracts.
• Leading on the full compliance of data and data entry to ensure reporting is robust and accurate.
• Ensuring all commercial activity is compliant with legislative obligation, UKHSA Standing Financial Instructions and Government best practice.

The Ideal Candidate