Commercial Deputy Director, Indirect Categories

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial leader to join the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD) as Commercial Deputy Director, Indirects. Working at the heart of UK Parliament, you will lead the commercial delivery of some of the most complex and high-profile construction, refurbishment, facilities management and maintenance projects across the Parliamentary Estate, including projects that support the long-term stewardship of the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PCD is responsible for commercial strategy, procurement delivery, commercial policy and contract management support across both Houses of Parliament. Joining the department at a time of significant transformation, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the commercial function while helping to deliver value from Parliament's annual spend of almost £1 billion.

You can find out more about the team here: Parliamentary Commercial Department - UK Parliament

As the lead for the Indirects Category Management team, you will be responsible for driving commercial strategy, procurement, and contract delivery across Parliament’s indirect spend categories. Acting as the commercial expert and a key adviser to senior stakeholders, you will build strong relationships across Parliament, manage commercial risks and opportunities, support policy and process development, and deputise for the Commercial Director when required. This is a highly visible, customer-facing position suited to a commercially astute leader with strong stakeholder management skills, political awareness, and a proactive, can-do approach.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

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Open to UK nationals only.

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Additional Information

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

As part of the selection process, we will be asking candidates to complete an online Numeracy and Business Writing test. Please also note, that if invited to an interview, you will be asked to deliver a verbal presentation relating to a strategic area. Further information about these assessments will be provided after the closing date to those who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.