Wakefield (WF1)
£26.62 per hour
Contract until 28 August 2026
Hybrid / Flexible Working
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Senior Commercial Lead Commercial Policy & Data to join Wakefield Council's Commercial Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and embedding commercial best practice across the Council. Working at a strategic level, you will lead the development of commercial policies, procedures, governance frameworks, training programmes and data-driven insights that support value for money, transparency and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of commercial policies, procedures, documentation and strategies.
Design and deliver commercial training and guidance for Council officers and elected members.
Drive commercial excellence and best practice across the organisation.
Develop and oversee commercial governance frameworks and contract management processes.
Lead the use of commercial data, analytics and performance reporting to support decision-making.
Monitor legislative and market developments, ensuring policies remain compliant and forward-thinking.
Promote social value, innovation and continuous improvement throughout commercial activities.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppl...