Job Description

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Assistant Commercial Manager(Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based in London 2 days per week.



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.



International Strategy & Capabilities (ISC) - unit within STAR. The specific team is the International Strategy, Engagement and Devolution Directorate (ISED). T



The International Strategy & capabilities (ISC) team delivers strategic commitments made on behalf of the HO and FCDO to other Governments as part of international collaboration.



In order to support delivery of this, commercial support is required to run procurements and create agreements with (e.g. Police / Fire services / independent third party specialists) in order to ensure capacity and capability can be delivered internationally.



As an Assistant Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities will be:



Support the development and execution of procurement strategies in line with PCR 2015 and departmental policies. Assist in managing contracts throughout their lifecycle, including performance monitoring, variations, and renewals. Engage with internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels to ensure alignment and delivery of commercial objectives. Contribute to market engagement activities and supplier relationship management. Ensure commercial activities are compliant with relevant legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) where applicable. Provide input into commercial risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Support international procurement projects with cultural awareness and sensitivity to overseas markets.

Essential:

Commercial experience of procurement and contract management under PCR 2015 regulations Valid SC clearance Cultural sensitivity to overseas markets Effective stakeholder management at multiple levels of hierarchy

Desirable:

Ability to deal with ambiguity PA23 experience International procurement 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 Home 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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Home 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 exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



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".