Role: Commercial LeadSalary/Rate: £ 650 per day (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid 3x per week in Oxford/Leicester/Cardiff as preferredContract Duration: until 31/3/25

We are currently looking for a Commercial Lead for our government client. This Commercial Lead role is hybrid, based up to 3 days per week on site and the remainder of the week working remotely. Office locations include Cardiff, Leicester or Oxford, as preferred.

The contract for the Commercial Lead position is until 31/3/25 with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Essential skills/experience required:

Contract Management Capability Programme qualification at expert level (mandatory)
Experience of using commercial acumen to develop effective and value-for-money outcomes to meet business needs
Strong negotiation skills to drive excellent commercial outcomes
Ability to analyse a complex delivery environment to make effective commercial recommendations (including the development of commercial and procurement strategies) and present compelling business cases
Proven track record of negotiating contract terms
Ability to consider and influence the needs of others while observing compliance with government commercial service standards.
Ability to identify and mitigate commercial and procurement risk in delivering commercial outcomes
Experience of working on complex projects or programmes
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and persuasively in writing, in meetings and in presentations.
MCIPS or working towards (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
Experience of working with Grants and an awareness of the principles of the functional standards for Grants and the commercial operating standards for Grants - desirable
Programme or project management qualification (such as from the Association of Project Managers, PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes or similar) - desirable

The role:

Lead on the development of the commercial strategies which will form part of the business case for major projects and programmes, including the assessment of commercial models to determine the best mechanism to achieve objectives (including catalysing investment).
Development and implementation of new and innovative forms of intervention, including public private partnerships, equity shares and loans, to broaden the commercial offering to the market.
To lead on Policy revision because of public procurement reform.
Support the Assistant Director Commercial to develop and maintain business policy and process standards for contracting and grant competitions reflecting government commercial principles while ensuring value-for-money solutions and effectively managing risks.
To support the Assistant Director of Commercial in undertaking oversight and assurance activity in accordance with business governance principles and the Commercial Functional Standards.
Preparing briefs and guidance as required for a variety of internal and external audiences, including internal teams, non-commercial specialists and potential suppliers.

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs [at] circlerecruitment [dot] com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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