Description
Head of Commissioning
Programme Name: LCST
Location: Bristol, UK
Role Overview: The Head of Commissioning is the single point of accountability for all customer‑commissioned change entering the LCST portfolio, spanning Medical Support Services, Commodity Support Services (including Food, Defence Clothing, and General Consumables), and Operations.
This is a senior leadership role within P3M, responsible for the end‑to‑end commissioning function as an operational service, ensuring customer change demand is effectively shaped, assured, prioritised, and converted into executable delivery commitments. The role leads customer‑facing commissioning activity, oversees cross‑functional engagement, and drives continuous improvement in commissioning performance, quality, and throughput.
Core Purpose
Provide a high‑performing commissioning service that converts customer demand into well‑defined, prioritised, and executable change with minimal rework, clear accountability, and high conversion to Authority to Proceed (ATP).
Key Accountabilities
* Single point of accountability for all customer‑commissioned change entering the LCST portfolio
* Leadership of commissioning activity across Medical Support Services, Commodity Support Services, and Operations
* Senior customer engagement and leadership of commissioning discussions with delivery counterparts
* Ownership of demand shaping, definition, and assurance prior to delivery commitment
* Oversight and coordination of cross‑functional contributors including:
o Information Services
o Sub‑Contract Suppliers
o Commercial
o Finance
o Supply Chain
o Compliance and Security
* Leadership of commissioning performance improvement, focusing on:
o Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and efficiency
o Reducing rework and RFIs
o Improving requirement clarity and completeness
o Increasing conversion of demand to ATP
Success Measures
* Improved operational performance of LCST Commissioning as a service
* Increased throughput of commissioned change entering delivery
* Reduction in rework, RFIs, and late clarification during delivery
* Improved conversion rate from demand to Authority to Proceed (ATP)
* Strong customer confidence in commissioning outcomes and commitments
* Clear, prioritised demand aligned to capacity and strategic objectives
Skills & Experience Required
* Senior leadership of customer‑facing change commissioning or portfolio intake
* Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional teams in a matrix organisation
* Strong stakeholder management capability with customers, suppliers, and internal functions
* Experience shaping ambiguous demand into credible, deliverable proposals
* Understanding of commercial, financial, compliance, and security considerations for delivery in the UK Defence sector
Skills Desired
* Experience operating in Defence, Logistics, or regulated public‑sector environments
* Background in complex programme management, service design, or large‑scale change enablement
* Familiarity with pre‑award governance, investment decision‑making, and proposal assurance
Clearance Requirements
* BPSS pre‑screening required to start
* SC required for the role
Pay Range
£73,700.00-£97,000.00
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr