Job Description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Senior IT Commercial Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based REMOTELY



The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: [1] www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office



The role will focus on the Digital portfolio and will require extensive experience in working within a Digal procurement environment; having insight into the digital professional services market, being comfortable with CCS DDAT frameworks e.g. Digital Outcomes & Specialists, G-Cloud, Technology Services & Digital Programmes & Specialists and managing Supplier relationships.



As a Senior IT Commercial Manager , your main responsibilities will be:



Lead the commercial approach for Digital Services requirements within CO; including the shaping of commercial strategy, coordinating delivery of the pipeline. Lead the commercial relationship with the category's strategic sourcing partner Manage key stakeholder relationships across BUs, Suppliers and Minister's Private Office to deliver quality outcomes. Lead the commercial assurance of Digital Services requirements, delivering recommendations to senior decision makers. Act as commercial expert as part of CO-Digital front door process.

Essential:

Proven ability to lead commercial strategy and delivery for digital services in complex public sector environments. Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships and negotiating digital commercial agreements. Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement across government departments, suppliers, and senior leadership. Expertise in digital procurement, including interpreting complex proposals and applying market insights to inform decisions. Track record of delivering multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 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 Cabinet 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 Cabinet 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".



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