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Job Title - Commercial Specialist Digital x1
Salary - £+6,000 - £131,000
Location - Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle
Closing Date - Sunday 12th January 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are looking for a Senior Commercial Specialist (Deputy Director)to join the Commercial Directorate, one of the largest and most high-performing commercial teams in government. This senior leadership role involves managing the Digital Commercial Category, with a £350m+ annual spend, delivering IT services and supporting transformation across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead sourcing strategies and manage complex digital procurements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Oversee a team of ~30 commercial professionals, driving capability, well-being, and inclusion.
• Shape digital strategies as a key commercial advisor to stakeholders.
• Deliver value for money and meet agreed savings targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement outcomes and share best practices.
Essential Criteria:
• Extensive experience in managing complex digital procurement and supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in building commercial capability and delivering results in a regulated procurement environment.
• A resilient and collaborative approach to managing complexity and risk.
Benefits:
As part of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you’ll enjoy flexible working, access to career development resources, mentoring, and opportunities to work on projects of unmatched scale and complexity in the UK.
Join us to make an impact by shaping the delivery of critical services to millions of UK citizens.
For further information, please go to CS JOBS - ref number - 383514. Please be aware that Linked In easy apply will not be accepted and only applications submitted via CS jobs will be considered.
Job Title - Commercial Specialist Digital x1
Salary - £+6,000 - £131,000
Location - Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle
Closing Date - Sunday 12th January 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are looking for a Senior Commercial Specialist (Deputy Director)to join the Commercial Directorate, one of the largest and most high-performing commercial teams in government. This senior leadership role involves managing the Digital Commercial Category, with a £350m+ annual spend, delivering IT services and supporting transformation across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead sourcing strategies and manage complex digital procurements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Oversee a team of ~30 commercial professionals, driving capability, well-being, and inclusion.
• Shape digital strategies as a key commercial advisor to stakeholders.
• Deliver value for money and meet agreed savings targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement outcomes and share best practices.
Essential Criteria:
• Extensive experience in managing complex digital procurement and supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in building commercial capability and delivering results in a regulated procurement environment.
• A resilient and collaborative approach to managing complexity and risk.
Benefits:
As part of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you’ll enjoy flexible working, access to career development resources, mentoring, and opportunities to work on projects of unmatched scale and complexity in the UK.
Join us to make an impact by shaping the delivery of critical services to millions of UK citizens.
For further information, please go to CS JOBS - ref number - 383514. Please be aware that Linked In easy apply will not be accepted and only applications submitted via CS jobs will be considered.
