Job Description

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract until the End of November 2027 based in Corsham 4 days a week.



The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.



The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately 20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over 190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.



The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.



To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost 53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.



The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.



Defence Digital is responsible for the digital services across MOD, and the commercial team are key to the delivery and management of these. We are one of the largest and most complex commercial functions within Government operating with a Category Management Structure covering Networks, Hardware and Services, Software, Professional Services and Military Technology. Our core contracts are huge in value and complexity, and our core strategy is to disaggregate and simplify these to improve performance and value. We operate within a digital space that has both huge scale and unique opportunities not found in any other UK organisations providing real potential for personal growth and development. The services are vital to the UK and its partners, so the roles are hugely important and fulfilling.



You will work independently and part of a larger team by drawing on your commercial experience to drive performance and manage setbacks. You will be able to prioritise and manage your own workload to deliver to deadlines, mitigate and escalate any emerging risks and to respond swiftly to changing operational demands

As a Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Provide expert input to Defence Digital teams to shape sourcing decisions and align with digital category strategies. Deliver proactive market insight through strategic monitoring of suppliers. Run compliant procurement processes, select suppliers using robust criteria, and negotiate favourable commercial terms. Manage full contract lifecycle, ensuring delivery of financial and non-financial benefits, service quality, and risk mitigation. Advise on commercial policy, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement across sourcing activities. Lead commercial delivery across a portfolio, empowering teams

Essential:

Active DV Clearance and Sole UK National status Extensive experience in commercial roles, including large-scale sourcing, contract negotiation, and multi-million-pound contract management Strong expertise in Category Management, Supplier Management, and Contract Lifecycle Management Proven ability to deliver savings and benefits, supported by market insight, requirements gathering, and robust negotiation skills

Desirable:

CIPS

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 MOD 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 MOD 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.