AMS PSR

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Commercial Practitioner Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract based Hybrid working (Remote with occasional travel for key meetings)

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.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 

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

• Lead and Deliver Public Sector Procurements
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, ensuring legal and procedural accuracy.
• Develop Comprehensive Tender Documentation
• Draft and compile all necessary tender documents, including specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms, tailored to each procurement.
• Utilize E-Sourcing Platforms
• Operate and manage procurement activities using e-sourcing portals such as Jaggaer, ensuring transparency and auditability.
• Apply Government Frameworks and Contracts
• Create and Manage Tender Schedules
• Draft and maintain procurement schedules, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to gather requirements, clarify specifications, and support successful procurement outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, adhere to internal governance processes, and support audit readiness through proper documentation and reporting.

Essential:

• Recent experience delivering procurements under PCR 2015
• Experience in developing tender documentation
• Experience with e-sourcing portals, such as Jaggaer
• Experience of delivering Public Sector procurements
• Recent experience of running Public Sector procurements
• Experience of using Government contracts
• Experience of creating tenders
• Experience of drafting schedules

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

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".