JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity to join us a Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead!
It’s an exciting time in the Commercial Function at Companies House, as we strengthen our Commercial Function with the introduction of a new team in early 2023 responsible for commercial strategy, policy, governance and assurance, underpinned by the right commercial capability and systems.
As a Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead, you’ll drive and support compliant procurement activity though advising commercial colleagues on the commercial aspects of business cases in line with procurement law and central Government policy (including the Sourcing Playbook). In addition, you’ll support the, Band F, Head of Commercial Policy & Capability in the implementation of the proposed reform changes under the Procurement Act 2023.
Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we’d love to receive your application!
Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.
Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Policy & Capability, your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring that Companies House complies with procurement law, and wider guidance and policies. Advising on any policy changes through facilitated sessions and updating any related documentation, templates, and systems.
• Attending and presenting progress and recommendations at senior level governance boards, and supporting the smooth administration of commercial governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills across all levels of the organisation providing best practice, guidance, and providing expert knowledge.
• Work directly with the Commercial Delivery and Contract Management teams to support effective and consistent approaches to business case completion.
• Assist in the induction, training, and professional development of commercial colleagues at all levels.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Professional with:

• Demonstrable knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation and public procurement policy.
• Strong commercial knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle within the UK public sector.
• A track record of developing innovative solutions that meet strategic goals, presenting recommendations to senior colleagues and Boards.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams, building trust, bringing people together to achieve a common objective, whilst creating an effective network.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders and suppliers at a senior level within a commercially-focused environment.
• Proven experience of supporting commercial teams in building capability and sharing your knowledge, preferably in a dynamic transformational environment, managing competing demands for priorities and resources.
• Proven capacity for successfully implementing commercial strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal development.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively and establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicable professional qualification/s along with strong understanding of the principles of commercial management (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, World Commerce and Contracting Association, Institute of Leadership & Management) and/or equivalent or a willingness to work towards, and demonstrable experience.
• Either hold or be willing to achieve the Government Commercial College Transforming Public Procurement Advanced Practitioner certificate.

IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM WE’D LIKE YOU TO:

• Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements.
• Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of:
• Strong commercial knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle within the UK public sector.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders and suppliers at a senior level within a commercially-focused environment.
• Proven capacity for successfully implementing commercial strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation and public procurement policy.
  What will the process look like?

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Policy & Capability, your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring that Companies House complies with procurement law, and wider guidance and policies. Advising on any policy changes through facilitated sessions and updating any related documentation, templates, and systems.
• Attending and presenting progress and recommendations at senior level governance boards, and supporting the smooth administration of commercial governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills across all levels of the organisation providing best practice, guidance, and providing expert knowledge.
• Work directly with the Commercial Delivery and Contract Management teams to support effective and consistent approaches to business case completion.
• Assist in the induction, training, and professional development of commercial colleagues at all levels