AMS PSR

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Commercial Support (Inside IR35) for a 10 month contract based in London or Bristol 60% in the office 

The first duty of Government is to protect the public. Since 1782, the Home Office has led work to keep the country safe from those who seek to do it harm; in doing so, we make a vital contribution to HM Government’s plan for a stronger, fairer, outward-looking and united Britain.

The Home Office covers three systems Homeland Security, Public Safety and Borders, and Immigration and Citizenship. These systems work collaboratively to deliver our cross-cutting priorities, whilst providing increasingly efficient and secure services for the public. These are difficult areas that can rapidly change in the global environment we work in – this makes us one of the most exciting and stimulating government departments in which to work.

As a Commercial Support your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide commercial support for the management of a complex, high-value contract within the Emergency Services programme.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Contract Management team, ensuring effective contract governance and compliance.
• Monitor contractual milestones, deliverables and obligations, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
• Support the management and administration of contract variations and change control processes.
• Prepare governance papers, briefing packs, presentations and approval documentation for governance boards and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier governance activities, including supporting contract review meetings and tracking actions.
• Produce regular commercial and contract performance reports.
• Manage the team's shared inbox, ensuring enquiries are handled promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate contract records, registers and key documentation to support governance, audit and assurance requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support successful contract delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial and contract management processes.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Essential:

• SC Clearance
• Demonstrable experience of contract management within the UK public sector or central government.
• Experience supporting the management of complex, high-value and high-profile programmes or contracts.
• Experience of managing contract variations and change control processes.
• Strong understanding of contract governance and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience preparing governance documentation, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders or governance boards.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate contractual documentation and records.

Desirable:

• Experience within the telecommunications sector.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and governance frameworks.
• A relevant professional qualification, such as CIPS (or working towards), is desirable, although equivalent commercial or contract management experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office 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. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".