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Location: Sheffield (hybrid role – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £91,900 – £103,306 (pay awards pending)
This role is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Postholders cannot stand for elected office (except Town or Parish Councils) or engage in certain political activities. Roles listed as "specified" have no right of appeal.
Applications must include a cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria (see attached role profile). Applications should be made directly via the careers portal.
The successful candidate will undergo police vetting, which may take up to 12 weeks; we cannot confirm a start date until vetting is complete.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
About The Role
At South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) we are driving ambitious plans to transform transport, infrastructure, and services across the region. We seek a dynamic director to lead our corporate commercial function and ensure we achieve the best outcomes for South Yorkshire.
This pivotal role will oversee strategies for procurement, supply chain management, and asset management, delivering quality, value for money, and protecting SYMCA’s interests.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of SYMCA’s corporate commercial strategies and plans for major transport and infrastructure programmes, including bus franchising and estates.
* Provide expert commercial advice and market insight, acting as SYMCA’s intelligent client for external services and investments.
* Oversee complex procurement and contract management activity, embedding best practice and ensuring compliance.
* Drive supply chain resilience and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
* Lead the Facilities and Assets function, maximising ROI and managing acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
* Ensure robust health and safety compliance in the delivery of those functions.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners such as South Yorkshire Future Trams Ltd and South Yorkshire Police.
About You
* A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of advanced professional development.
* A proven track record of shaping and delivering commercial strategies in complex organisations.
* Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
* Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to lead high‑performing teams and drive continuous improvement.
* Experience working in a political environment is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
* Enhanced holiday entitlement – from 28 to 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – purchase up to 15 additional days per year.
* Hybrid working – most roles offered on a hybrid basis; remote contracts not accommodated unless specified.
* Flexible Hours Scheme – flexibility and discretion over working hours with credit or debit of hours.
* Rewarding benefits – discounts, financial advice, wellbeing solutions, Reward Gateway, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
* On‑the‑job training and professional membership fee support where applicable.
Diversity and Equality
Our workforce is diverse and we welcome applications from all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. All employees are eligible to request flexible working from day one; requests will be considered subject to operational requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments, contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include the adjustment details in your application.
Senior Information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industry: Government Administration
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