Commercial Manager - Central Government

Role: Commercial Manager REF 107886
Contract Length: 12 months with high possibility of extension
Location: Corsham – 4 days per week on site, Mon-Thur
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: DV and Sole UK National requested

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Manager an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

Procure and Manage

• Lead and coordinate the procurement process for complex projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery within agreed scope, timeframes, and budget constraints.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues at all levels, senior leadership, and external partners, to support seamless procurement delivery.
• Manage and develop key customer and stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to improve or strategically develop these relationships to meet project objectives.
• Provide Commercial expertise to support the Project Team in achieving necessary Approvals
• Operate effectively in a demanding, high-pressure environment, delivering procurement activities at pace while balancing and managing diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder expectations.
• Apply extensive knowledge of commercial regulations and procurement frameworks to address and resolve complex commercial challenges, ensuring risk is appropriately managed and optimal outcomes are achieved.
• Support the transfer of commercial and technical knowledge by mentoring and developing both commercial and non-commercial team members, enhancing overall team capability and project delivery.
• Prepare, draft, and manage contract documentation within delegated authority, including tender documentation, evaluation, and award processes, ensuring compliance with client policies and procedures.
• Chair or support Tender Evaluation Boards and lead negotiations with suppliers within delegated limits to secure value for money and contract terms aligned with project requirements.
• Utilise procurement systems to manage procurement activities efficiently and ensure compliance with Government Transparency policies.
• Provide timely, practical commercial advice and solutions to emerging issues and risks, contributing to problem solving and crisis management alongside senior commercial managers and Defence Digital customers.

Management

• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that supports wellbeing, engagement, and high morale among Commercial staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-one meetings to provide constructive feedback, set clear objectives, and identify individual development needs.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate training and professional development opportunities to build team capability and support career progression.
• Manage resource allocation within the team to ensure workload is balanced and priorities are met effectively.
• Lead by example in upholding ethical standards and compliance with client
• policies, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by supporting staff to identify and implement process enhancements and best practices.
• Act as a point of escalation for commercial issues within the team, providing guidance and support to resolve challenges promptly.
• Support succession planning by identifying and nurturing potential future leaders within the Commercial team.

  Essential Skills and Experience

• Commercial Management 5+ years
• Proven experience leading and managing the procurement of complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within defined scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, customers, and external partners to support procurement and project objectives.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, managing competing stakeholder expectations and delivering procurement activities at pace.
• Hold Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Level 4.
• Has supported in a competition, start to finish, even content introduction at beginning.
• Experience dealing with Service Management rather than digital.

  Desirable Skills and Experience

• Evidence of providing commercial expertise, including supporting project teams to achieve necessary approvals, and providing sound commercial advice throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Experience of leading and managing a Team
• Ideally Big Framework contracts or differential
• Experience in infrastructure would be helpful – not essential
• How to exit a contract – others will be working on this but would be helpful to have some awareness.
• How to exit a PFI contract is highly beneficial/desirable
• Public Sector experience is preferred
• MCIPS

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities. Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client’s applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.

How to Apply Under These Schemes

If you believe you qualify under either scheme, please inform your Spinwell recruitment consultant when applying and quote the relevant vacancy reference. We will explain the applicable process and confirm your request with the client.

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