Can you lead complex commercial negotiations and deliver outcomes that make a national impact?
Would you thrive in a high-profile role guiding major aviation contracts and strategic programmes?
Have you built a track record of delivering value for money in complex, high-stakes commercial environments?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
HM Coastguard (HMCG) is the operational arm of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, responsible for delivering six vital functions: Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, and Emergency and Disaster Management.
HMCG operates through three specialist delivery disciplines: Maritime Operations, Aeronautical Operations, and Coastal Operations, which manage resources and service delivery along the UK coastline.
The HM Coastguard Major Programmes Team manages a high-value, complex portfolio worth over £2 billion, focused on modernising and enhancing HM Coastguard’s services.
This team ensures successful project delivery, robust contract oversight, and performance management throughout the programme lifecycle, aiming for strong commercial outcomes and value for money, tailored to each programme’s specific needs.
Joining us offers many benefits, including:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
* Flexible working options to promote work-life balance.
Learn more about working at MCA:
MCA roles: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers
The Assistant Director, Commercial, leads all major commercial activities across HM Coastguard’s aviation contracts and programmes, reporting to the Senior Reporting Officer (SRO) for Major Programmes. This senior role requires strong leadership, commercial expertise, and stakeholder management skills. The postholder will oversee contract delivery, support future procurements, and ensure processes that deliver value for money and strategic outcomes—safeguarding the MCA’s interests in high-value, high-impact services.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Providing commercial leadership for all HM Coastguard major programmes, developing innovative solutions for the MCA's aviation needs.
2. Tracking, reporting, and assessing performance metrics for aviation and other services across various contracts.
3. Leading negotiations for changes to current aviation contracts, following change control procedures.
4. Developing commercial negotiation strategies and leading negotiations with bidders for all major programmes.
5. Creating procurement documentation, including KPIs, contractual clauses, options analysis, and market routes.
6. Managing external legal support to develop work packages supporting procurement.
7. Developing the commercial case for business cases related to major programmes.
8. Providing senior commercial advice and support at external scrutiny and approval boards, as directed by the SRO.
We value strong line management and aim to empower managers to develop skills, create supportive teams, and deliver excellent public outcomes.
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