Job Description

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On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month hybrid contract, with 2 days in a local MOJ hub and the remainder will be working from home.



Within the terms of the contract the successful candidate will be expected to attend a team meeting, if this is held outside of the candidates location travel expenses will; be paid.



The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.

As a Commercial Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Strategic Planning and Sourcing: Developing and implementing procurement strategies, conducting market research, and identifying suitable suppliers Tendering and Contract Management: Managing the tendering process, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers, driving performance, and managing risks. Value for Money: Ensuring procurements deliver the best value for money for the department, considering cost, quality, and other relevant factors Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and policies, and mitigating potential risks Team Leadership and Mentorship: Potentially leading and mentoring junior members of the team, providing guidance and support.

Essential:

Experience of working in an end to end digital procurement role Public Sector experience Stakeholder management skills Complex governance experience Digital transformation Experienced in using CCS Frameworks PCR 2015

Desirable:

MCIPS PA23 trained

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, MOJ 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 Ministry of Justice 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".