Commercial Programme Lead
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,622 to £63,277). Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra 2 wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location
This role will initially be based in Bradford but will move to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, with one office day a week in the future.
Work Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday working rolling 4‑day week to core hours. Flexible stand‑by call‑out rota and outside core hours as required.
About the Role
We need a Commercial Programme Lead to join the Commercial Assurance function at Yorkshire Water and help provide the best service to our customers. The role leads the commercial transformational programme, overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within budget, on time, and in compliance with contractual obligations. It bridges project delivery and commercial assurance, driving value, managing risk, and ensuring robust governance.
Responsibilities
* Manage a cost intelligence programme of individual projects (Cost Intelligence Dashboards) that confirm supplier payments are in line with commercial agreements.
* Ensure the commercial project (cost intelligence dashboard/system) pipeline is managed for time, cost, and quality.
* Take a leading role in organising and facilitating the Commercial Governance Forum, tracking key decisions to drive sustainable business outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, procurement, operational delivery).
* Manage programme/project risks, issues, and dependencies in line with business targets and realise opportunities to improve performance.
* Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of key project information to programme level reports and governing boards.
* Lead and motivate the wider project resources with a confident, assertive, and can‑do attitude.
* Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
* Highly organised, detail‑focused, and committed to delivering accurate, high‑quality work.
* Confident managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experienced in managing complex projects or programmes, with the ability to drive delivery through to completion.
* Proactive, self‑motivated, with a natural ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.
* Strong commercial awareness, with solid understanding of procurement processes including sourcing, contract management, negotiation, and supplier relationships.
* Analytical and solutions‑focused, using data and insight to inform decisions and deliver results.
* Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships and works effectively across functions.
* Adaptable and resilient, able to respond to changing priorities while maintaining focus and performance.
* Skilled at stakeholder management, building and maintaining trusted relationships both internally and externally.
Additional Preferred Experience
* Experience of managing transformational programmes in large organisations.
* Qualified in change management practices or Project Management disciplines.
* Previous experience in the water or utility industry.
* Knowledge of commercial governance and the requirements of policy, procedure and processes and their impact on the business.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£50,622 to £63,277) and annual bonus opportunity (£1000 maximum).
* Up to 12% pension contribution.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellness days.
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
* Health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
* Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and more.
Application Information
Pre‑employment checks: Basic Disclosure Check, and possibly Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance, as required. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required.
Closing date for this role is the 3rd June 2026. The Kelly Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date.
No agencies please.
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