Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).
We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 60% minimum office attendance requirement. Frequent travel to the Titchfield office will be required as part of this role (if not already contracted there).
Salary: £81,000
Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Monday 5th January 2026
We are preparing to deliver the UK's next National Census in 2031, continuing the tradition of collecting vital population data every ten years. This is an opportunity to take on a critical leadership role with responsibility for developing and delivering the Census 2031 Commercial strategy.
The role has ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the Census Commercial Strategy; ensuring spend adheres to UK and EU Regulations and Directives; and aligns with broader ONS commercial activity, Government Commercial Function (GCF) and Cabinet Office guidelines, policies and procedures and delivers Value for Money (VfM) for the Authority.
The successful candidate will have considerable Commercial knowledge and expertise, particularly in a central government context, to ensure the right focus and to build a credible and authoritative approach that wins the confidence and support of key internal and external stakeholders and ensuring the success of Census 2031.
Key Responsibilities:
* Shape and lead the Commercial strategy
* Build and orchestrate the supplier ecosystem
* Develop and lead the Census 2031 Commercial function
* Provide Commercial governance, assurance and value management
* Integrate Commercial delivery with programme execution
* Strengthen legacy and institutional capability
For a full job description and details of the skills & experience we are looking for, please click the APPLY button to see our full advert on Civil Service Jobs.
In return we offer you:
✔Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!
✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%
✔ A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.
✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
✔Employee Assistance Programmes
✔Diversity Network Groups
✔Mental Health Allies
✔Civil Service Sports and Social club
✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays
For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please hit APPLY to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.