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On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for an IT Commercial Specialist Inside IR35 for a 4 month contract Hybrid working (3 days per week in Central London, Croydon or Manchester and remaining WFH)

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.

About the role:

The Home Office are looking for an experienced commercial specialist to lead on multiple procurements for the Home Office Digital, Networks and Infrastructure portfolio. This is a demanding area which requires a specialist to lead and support various procurements in the pipeline, this includes public, private cloud. On premise Hosting as well as Network related support contracts. This is a demanding area with procurements needed to be run in parallel prior to expiry of the existing contracts.

The main duties and responsibilities of the IT Commercial Specialist would be to:

• Lead the procurement activity for a consolidated Networks and Infrastructure contract, ensuring compliance with PCR 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and Home Office/Cabinet Office policies.
• Manage supplier rationalisation and contract consolidation to deliver measurable improvements aligned with HOCS strategic goals.
• Ensure continuity of existing services by reviewing current contracts for sufficient length and headroom, and implement tactical bridging solutions where necessary.
• Provide commercial expertise and advice to support operational contract managers, promoting best practice in contract management and ownership.
• Engage and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, translating technical requirements into clear commercial solutions.
• Utilise CCS technology and digital frameworks effectively to access appropriate procurement routes and achieve best value for money.
• Prepare documentation and support ministerial approval processes for managed service and consultancy contracts in line with value thresholds.

Essential:

• An expert in managing major and complex IT contracts and ensuring the best vfm is obtained.
• Full understanding of public sector procurement, and Procurement Regulations.
• Full knowledge of CCS Frameworks especially technology and digital Frameworks and methods of accessing those Frameworks.
• Experience in managing high value, technical IT procurements.
• The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, bring together people and views to inform decision making, and be willing to support work that isn't part of your core role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent

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".