Commercial Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lead- Local and Charges (LLC) Programme to work within Central Government. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to work with a prestigious contracting body for the Central Government. This position will be based in Croydon initialy for 6 months at up to £816 per day LTD Company.

Extensive travel, weekly travel to other LR sites and local govt dept.

Purpose:

1. Provide strategic commercial advice and guidance to LLC programme and project stakeholders.

2. Planning and management of the commercial delivery resource require that ensures a sustainable skills and knowledge transfer to Land Registry

Provide strategic procurement advice and guidance to programme and project stakeholders.
Ensure all procurement activity for spend with his/her control meets the Government guidelines established for best practise as set out in Managing Public Money
Liaison with BIS, ShEx, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office as required to secure the necessary approvals
Developing effective contract management processes and embedding them within the Intelligent Customer team.

Essential Qualification:
MCIPS (Professional Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)

Essential skills/exp
Innovator/ Change Agent
Must be able to introduce or adapt to change in line with emerging business drivers and government requirements. Willing to create change by challenging conventional delivery mechanisms and developing innovative approaches
Strategic thinker
Knowledge, understanding and experience of Government procurement, including associated UK and EU Regulations.

Experience of leading major, complex procurements whilst working in cross functional teams

Purpose:
To provide a direct commercial and procurement service in support of the Local Land Charges programme (see attached overview).
To ensure Government policy and good practise is adopted and value for money is assured in all related procurements.