Job Description

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a 12 month hybrid contract, with an expectation of 2 days a week, working in a local MOJ hub..



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:

Lead end?to?end Digital IT Service procurement activity, ensuring full compliance with PCR 2015, the Procurement Act 2023, and CCS frameworks Maintain service continuity by reviewing contract length and headroom, and put tactical bridging arrangements in place where required Prepare, review, and negotiate complex contracts to secure strong commercial terms while managing risk and ensuring legal adherence Use CCS technology and digital frameworks to identify the best procurement routes and deliver value for money Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, technical teams, and suppliers to drive successful outcomes Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks across the full procurement lifecycle Partner with technical teams to translate service needs into clear, commercially robust specifications Analyse data, market intelligence, and commercial insights to support tactical and strategic procurement decisions

Essential:

Strong experience in the delivery of major and complex IT Procurements and ensuring the best vfm is obtained. Full understanding of public sector procurement, and Procurement Regulations Full knowledge of CCS Frameworks especially technology and digital Frameworks and methods of accessing those Frameworks. Experience in managing high value, technical IT procurements. The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, bring together people and views to inform decision making, and be willing to support work that isn't part of your core role. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people. MCIPS qualification or equivalent

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".