Commercial Manager (+up to £4k for CIPS qualified candidates)
Department of Health and Social Care
Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024
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Job summary
In DHSC, we are proud of our purpose – to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer. To achieve this, and create a great place to work, we have four values: we are inclusive, we constantly improve, we challenge, and we are agile. If this sounds like an environment you’d like to work in, we’d love to hear from you.
The Commercial Directorate is a strategic and enabling function that supports all DHSC’s commercial interactions with third parties and supporting ministers in delivering their agenda. Our mission is to ensure that health and care policy is implemented at best value for the taxpayer.
We do this by leading and overseeing the department’s direct commercial activity, implementing commercial policies across DHSC and its arm length bodies, and acting as advisors to the Secretary of State. Our vision is to provide a world-class commercial service to enable the health and care system to deliver for the public – we aim to be the best in government commercial for technical expertise and customer focus.
This role sits in our Commercial Operations team, responsible for category management of all of the department’s direct spend across the full commercial lifecycle.
Job description
Are you an inquisitive problem-solver who likes people and enjoys building relationships? Then a career in DHSC Commercial may suit you.
We are looking for a minimum of four experienced Commercial professionals to come and join the Commercial Operations team. As a Commercial Manager, you will be the lead on a range of procurement and contract management activities. You will work directly with the Department’s policy experts to ensure that commercial solutions are put in place to meet their objectives and use the Department’s e-commercial system (Atamis) to help you to manage your portfolio of contracts and keep on top of your procurement pipeline.
Throughout the commercial lifecycle, the role will involve:
Procurement:
- Procurement strategy and tender pack development.
- Management of full procurement process using e-procurement system.
- Ensuring compliance with government and DHSC policy.
Commercial Contract Management:
- Complying with departmental toolkit to deliver best practice.
- Supporting Operational Contract Managers and working in tandem with them to drive delivery and value.
- Supplier relationship management and more general supplier engagement.
As this is a senior commercial role, you will be primarily responsible for the procurement and contract management of the department’s more complex and strategic contracts. You will be managed by a Commercial Lead and work as part of small team within Commercial Operations as a whole.
This is a team that supports your personal development, and we will be pulling together a personal development plan that will ensure you are given the support to achieve in your new role.
The Commercial Directorate is made up of experienced commercial professionals from a mix of private and public sector backgrounds and welcomes applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds. We also understand that not all applicants will have experience across the whole commercial lifecycle, so we welcome applications which demonstrate the required behaviours at any stage.
There is a minimum of four roles spread across the three categories within the Commercial Operations team. Successful candidates will be able to indicate a preference as to which category they would like to work in. Some further detail on these teams:
Digital, Data and Technology – the role will be looking at how we can really drive best value for money through our procurements and contract management within this growing portfolio. Strong contract management skills and experience are vital for this role. The team hold contracts covering everything from the DHSC payroll system to data contracts looking at infant mortality rates, to helping to launch the latest technology in Artificial Intelligence into the NHS. We are also looking at possible aggregation opportunities across the health family to ensure we are driving the best value from our contracts.
Corporate and Clinical Services – the role will support a diverse portfolio ranging from Facilities Management through to the purchase of clinical products, research, and medicines.
Professional Services – this role will deliver procurements and provide contract management support on a portfolio of Professional Services contracts. The contracts range from long-term delivery of research funding programmes, delivery of existing and planned Adult Social Care provision and contracting for contingent labour and consultancy.
Continuous professional development is at the heart of how we work, and you will be offered the opportunity to study for your CIPS qualification as part of this role.
You may be eligible for a market pay supplement of either £4,000 if you are a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (fully qualified) or £1,500 if you hold CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply of above (part qualified). You will be required to provide evidence of qualification.
Person specification
• Lead a range of procurements from end to end, including technical, process and stakeholder management responsibility, prioritising and managing workload to effectively meet business needs.
• Act as a key point of contact to the business for the Commercial Group, providing clear, consistent commercial advice and direction to stakeholders in delivering the Department’s key objectives.
• Develop, review and apply evidence-based project specific procurement strategies, including spend analysis and use of market intelligence to inform option generation and selection.
• Define, manage and monitor benefits realisation including commercial savings and sustainability outcomes.
• Own and manage the commercial support of a portfolio of contracts, working closely with operational contract managers and budget holders to monitor performance against KPIs, resolve issues, manage variations and prepare pipelines for re-procurement as needed.
• Provision of commercial advice, support and guidance to the business directorate owners of contracts – including the application of a range of contract and supplier management tools.
• Develop strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunities to collaborate, achieve efficiencies, improve capability and promote the commercial profession.
Successful candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following essential skills throughout the selection process: Commercial skill · The ability to talk to stakeholders about their requirements and then look at the best value routes to achieve them. · Owning the procurement strategy and running the procurement. · Contract management appropriate to the risk/value of the contract. Strategic Planning · Ability to align plans, activities to wider strategic priorities by gathering views and input from diverse stakeholders. · Ability to see the “bigger picture” to achieve business outcomes and make plans that reflect strategic priorities. Making Effective Decisions / Data Analysis · Be able to make evidence-based decisions using data, self-judgment and considering any risk. · Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, while resolving potential problems. Leadership · Coach and develop team members. · Have demonstrable experience in showing how you have previously taken ownership to drive an issue forward within your team, including giving direction and feedback to colleagues that has produced positive results. · Demonstrate resilience in resolving issues and working with others to manage change. Stakeholder Management · Have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate experience of working collaboratively with and influencing a range of diverse stakeholders through a range of communication channels. Attention to Detail · Provide evidence of how your focus and attention to detail has enabled you to resolve an issue or negotiate a better outcome. Personal Development · Demonstrate a commitment and a track record of personal and professional development, self-motivation, someone who seeks and acts on feedback to improve performance.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Commercial Lifecycle Experience
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Sift date: expected W/C 06/05/2024
Interview date: expected W/C 20/05/2024
Interview location: By video
The available interview slots will be released with the sift scores.
Applications will be sifted on:
CV – to be assessed against ‘Key skills and experience required for the role’ including: job history
Statement of suitability - Please use your statement of suitability to (in no more than 500 words) outline how you meet the key skills and experience required for the role as set out in the job advert. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Technical Skill - Commercial Lifecycle Experience
An initial sift based on the Technical Skill may be held if a large number of applications are received. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
At interview candidates will be assessed on the following behaviours:
Communicating and influencing
Making effective decisions
Delivering at pace
Will also be assessed on your commercial skillset.
To find out more about working in the department please visit our page on the Civil Service Careers Website here and to find out more information on how to apply visit the Civil Service Careers Website here
Please be aware that some travel may be required across the DHSC estate.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DHSC from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
This role is being advertised on a permanent basis. If preferable, Loan or Secondment options will also be available for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited NDPBs or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Terms and Conditions
Candidates should note that DHSC’s Terms and Conditions of employment changed from 1 October 2013. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful.
New Entrants to the Civil Service
New entrants appointed in grades AA to G6 will receive DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions:
- Annual Leave: 25 days on entry rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff
- Privilege Leave: 1 day - for the King’s birthday
- Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
- Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): one month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months’ full pay and five months’ half pay
- Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allow staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
- Probation: 6 month probation period
Existing Civil Service staff transferring from another Government department, on either level transfer or promotion
All staff moving to DHSC will transfer onto DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions (as outlined above).
Existing DHSC staff, appointed on either level transfer or promotion
If DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions are already held, the employee will retain those terms and conditions. If DHSC’s pre-modernised terms and conditions are held, the employee will transfer onto DHSC’s modernised terms and conditions (as outlined above).
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Hannah Cook
- Email : Hannah.cook@dhsc.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dhscrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/
