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On behalf of Companies House, we are looking for a Commercial Policy and Governance Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based REMOTELY.

It’s an exciting time in the Commercial Function at Companies House, as we’ve strengthened our Commercial Function with the introduction of a new team in early 2023, responsible for commercial strategy, policy, governance and assurance, underpinned by the right commercial capability and systems. 

As a Commercial Policy and Governance Manager, you’ll drive and support compliant procurement activity though supporting commercial colleagues on being in line with procurement law and central Government policy (including the Sourcing Playbook).

In addition, you’ll support the, Band E, Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead in the preparation and implementation of the reform changes under the Procurement Act 2023.

As a Commercial Policy and Governance Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting Companies House in compliance with procurement law, and wider guidance and policies. Advising on any policy changes and updating any related documentation, templates, and systems.
• Using their stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organisation to influence best practice, guidance, and provide subject matter expertise.
• Work directly with the Commercial Delivery and Contract Management teams to support effective and consistent approaches to commercial activity.
• Assist in the induction, training, and professional development of commercial colleagues at all levels. Updating on-boarding packs to support transition into the team.

Essential:

• Good commercial knowledge and experience across the full commercial lifecycle within the UK public sector.
• Good knowledge and experience of central government policies and guidance in either public or private sector
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams, building trust, bringing people together to achieve a common objective, whilst creating an effective network.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders and suppliers within a commercially-focused environment.
• Experience of supporting commercial teams in building capability and sharing your knowledge, preferably in a dynamic transformational environment, managing competing demands for priorities and resources. 
• Proven capacity for successfully implementing commercial strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Applicable professional qualification/s along with strong understanding of the principles of commercial management (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, World Commerce and Contracting Association, Institute of Leadership & Management)
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively and establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues. 
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of UK public sector procurement legislation and public procurement policy

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, Companies House 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.

DE&I Commitment

Companies House 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.

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".