Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead

Details
Reference number
423974
Salary
£45,272 - £49,884
The salary for this post is £45,272 to £49,884 with an additional Commercial allowance of up to £6,000 available. The salary and allowance awarded will be based on the level of CIPS (Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualification achieved coupled with the candidates level of experience which will be assessed at interview. Evidence of CIPS qualification will be required.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
E
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
Commercial
Type of role
Commercial
Other
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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Location
Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ
About the job
Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join us a Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead!

It s an exciting time in the Commercial Function at Companies House, as we strengthen our Commercial Function with the introduction of a new team in early 2023 responsible for commercial strategy, policy, governance and assurance, underpinned by the right commercial capability and systems.

As a Commercial Policy, Governance and Assurance Lead, you ll drive and support compliant procurement activity though advising commercial colleagues on the commercial aspects of business cases in line with procurement law and central Government policy (including the Sourcing Playbook). In addition, you ll support the, Band F, Head of Commercial Policy & Capability in the implementation of the proposed reform changes under the Procurement Act 2023.

Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we d love to receive your application!

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work.

You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Please see the section 'Where will you be working?' for more information.

Please note - Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Please see 'Things you need to know' section below for more information.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Policy & Capability, your key responsibilities will be:

Ensuring that Companies House complies with procurement law, and wider guidance and policies. Advising on any policy changes through facilitated sessions and updating any related documentation, templates, and systems.
Attending and presenting progress and recommendations at senior level governance boards, and supporting the smooth administration of commercial governance.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills across all levels of the organisation providing best practice, guidance, and providing expert knowledge.
Work directly with the Commercial Delivery and Contract Management teams to support effective and consistent approaches to business case completion.
Assist in the induction, training, and professional development of commercial colleagues at all levels.

About the team

The Commercial Policy, Governance, Assurance and Systems Team is a new team which sits in the Commercial Function as part of the Finance and Commercial Directorate. We operate as a small team enabling our Commercial Delivery and Contract Management teams in their commercial activities, providing policy and guidance, governance and assurance, and systems support, as well as promoting and supporting commercial capability development within the function.

With the creation of our new team to support a growing commercial function here at Companies House, alongside the new powers conferred to us by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and the implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023, it's an exciting time to join us and make a real impact and difference in shaping our commercial policies and governance. You'll be joining a small, supportive and inclusive team of passionate commercial professionals supporting our wider commercial and organisational goals.

Person specification

We re looking for an experienced Commercial Professional with:

Demonstrable knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation and public procurement policy.
Strong commercial knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle within the UK public sector.
A track record of developing innovative solutions that meet strategic goals, presenting recommendations to senior colleagues and Boards.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams, building trust, bringing people together to achieve a common objective, whilst creating an effective network.
Experience of influencing key stakeholders and suppliers at a senior level within a commercially-focused environment.
Proven experience of supporting commercial teams in building capability and sharing your knowledge, preferably in a dynamic transformational environment, managing competing demands for priorities and resources.
Proven capacity for successfully implementing commercial strategy, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated commitment to personal development.
Demonstrable ability to work effectively and establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

Qualifications

Applicable professional qualification/s along with strong understanding of the principles of commercial management (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, World Commerce and Contracting Association, Institute of Leadership & Management) and/or equivalent or a willingness to work towards, and demonstrable experience.
Either hold or be willing to achieve the Government Commercial College Transforming Public Procurement Advanced Practitioner certificate.
Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,272, Companies House contributes £13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House.

We celebrate diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing .

Where will you be working?

You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs.

For this role we're able to accept part time hours - a minimum of 30 hours/4 days per week.

Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

In your application form we d like you to:

Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements.
Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of:
Strong commercial knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle within the UK public sector click apply for full job details