Role: Head of Commercial (Works) REF 101773
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Westminster
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: market rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Commercial (Works) for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF COMMERCIAL (WORKS)
- The Commercial Deputy Director, Works Category role will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options.
- You will support and advise the Commercial Directors of PCD to develop policies and processes that support an innovative, commercially sound and legally compliant function. The post holder will deputise for the Commercial Director Works when required. This is very much a customer-facing role, no two days are the same, so a friendly, resilient and can-do attitude is a must, as is political awareness and insight.
- Provide deep subject matter expertise on NEC contract options including authoring bespoke contracts.
- Develop and implement the clients commercial strategy and policies.
- Promote compliance with law and internal procurement rules.
- Category / Procurement Leadership – being able to drive forward relevant strategies whilst demonstrating category expertise.
- Promote achievement of best practice in public sector procurement as measured through the Commercial Capability agenda.
- Provide commercial advice and support to key senior stakeholders.
- Promote effective contract management, including providing expert advice and facilitating negotiation with existing
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF COMMERCIAL (WORKS)
- In-depth NEC knowledge specialist experience
- Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 – Course completed Open dialogue.
- Sitting the works commercial team – Experiencing of staff challenging staff – Line managing/ Task Management
- Effective stakeholder management , influential MPs instances where MPs manage expectations professional Way
- Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options.
- Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function.
- Expert commercial knowledge and experience on the procurement and management of high value Works contracts including Facilities management, construction, cost management, design and other services, and detailed knowledge of compliance requirements associated with public sector procurement regulations.
- Team Management – demonstrable experience of successfully managing, motivating and developing others, including promoting an inclusive working environment and experience of leading change and improvements to service delivery.
- Proven experience in influencing senior internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining successful working relationships and communicating clearly to diverse audiences both orally and in writing.
If you are a Head of Commercial (Works), apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!