We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Parliamentary Commercial Directorate (PCD). PCD is expected to become a joint department of both Houses later in 2025, led by a new Chief Commercial Officer and strengthening PCDs position as a cross-parliament function. You will work as part of a growing and ambitious function, committed to ensuring the value for money from our nearly £1bn in annual spend and supporting transformational projects across the organisation and our estate, including at the Palace of Westminster which is a UNECSO world heritage site. Youll have responsibility within the Works category, supporting on delivering high value and complex Works which will range from procuring new building maintenance contracts to refurbishments or hard facilities management projects. You will also be a trusted partner and advisor to business areas and projects that you are supporting whilst also being trusted to deliver plans agreed with the Works Commercial Director with autonomy and drawing upon your extensive knowledge and experience. This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, with an expectation to be on-site at Parliament for a minimum of 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong experience and knowledge of NEC suite of contract terms and who is keen to apply their skills across various projects and work with a wide range of stakeholders in a unique, fast-paced environment. Youll be accountable for Delivering high value and complex Works (reprocuring complex building maintenance contracts, procuring new building maintenance contracts, construction, hard facilities management, building refurbishment and building security) procurements. Delivering compliant end-to-end procurements, delivering demonstrable value for money and compliant goods and services contracts. Proactively identifying and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders within relevant directorates, fostering strong business partnerships Assisting Heads of Commercial upwards in forecasting, planning, and allocating resources for procurement projects. Leading and overseeing procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring they meet the requirements of stakeholders and comply with procurement policies and internal governance standards. Ensuring smooth transitions from procurement to contract management by actively supporting supplier relationships For the full role details and responsibilities, please see the attached job description. What were looking for Good understanding of the NEC suite of contracts and its options. Ability to provide solid advice in relation to Works contracts including construction and related project, cost, design and other services. A knowledge of compliance requirements associated with public sector procurement regulations and ability to manage major Works procurements throughout the procurement cycle. Ability to promote procurement policy, awareness and contract management practice to both professional and lay audiences. Pro-active approach to managing workload and problem-solving with ability to identify areas for continuous improvement both within the team and wider workstreams. Proven experience of working with and in influencing Senior Internal and External stakeholders. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply at Level 5(MCIPS) is desirable. Candidates who are substantially on the way to achieving the same may be considered or equivalent Chartership or experience. Transforming Public Procurement Certification or working towards. It would be even better if you have or are willing to learn Experience of delivering commercial strategies and procurements in more than one category Proven experience in a pre-contract construction environment The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. What youll get in return 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service) Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme which can attract employer contributions currently up to 28.97%. Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme The opportunity to witness history in the making! Please complete your online application by 23.55pm on 25 May 2025. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us. The Administrations of both Houses of Parliament are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions aboutflexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments. ADZN1_UKTJ