AMS PSR

On behalf of The Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract up to the 31st March 2025 (with possible extension) based remotely (with attendance in York if/when required, 1-2 times per month)

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

As a Senior Commercial Manager your main responsibilities will be: 

• Act as the single point of contact for IBCA requirements related to Professional, Digital and Technology requirements.
• Oversee the C&PS governance process for all related requirements
• Work closely with the IBCA Commercial Business Partners to develop a robust pipeline and commercial strategy for Professional, Digital and Technology requirements. This includes working with business partners to provide constructive independent and value-add advice on business specifications.
• Lead the procurement in accordance with the Commercial Strategy for all Professional, Digital and Technology requirements; engaging with strategic sourcing partners where appropriate (Bloom, CGI)
• Ensure robust Contract Handover to Contract Managers with clear Contract Management Plans
• Act as the Commercial point of escalation for any contract management issues within this category
• Provision of relevant MI and progress updates to IBCA and Senior Commercial Business Partners. The IBCA pipeline will form the initial basis for these updates.
• Works to understand Technology Contracts in the CO Portfolio and the processes for triaging requirements with CO Digital and Commercial
• Work with CO Digital Commercial & Finance teams to put an MOU in place to allow for IBCA to access Technology contracts and then to review monthly consumption and Pipeline requirements. This includes working with IBCA to ensure that the right level of service is required and to ensure that billing (including VAT treatment) is accurate.

Essential: 

• Public Sector procurement experience
• Strategic commercial awareness and ability
• Experience with contract / category management
• Stakeholder relationship management experience

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 Cabinet 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.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet 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 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.