Interim Senior Commercial Officer £600pd

Duration: To March 2027

Location: Hybrid working and in London

Client: Major, Public Sector organisation

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Officer to join a high-profile government programme delivering critical technology and service capabilities within a complex and fast-paced environment.

This role sits within a strategic commercial function responsible for shaping procurement strategies, delivering complex procurements, and ensuring commercial excellence across a significant transformation portfolio.

The Role:

As a Senior Commercial Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of commercial strategies for technology and service-based procurements. You'll work closely with stakeholders across a major government programme, helping to drive successful procurement outcomes while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of commercial and procurement strategies
• Lead and contribute to procurement activities for technology solutions and professional services
• Develop procurement plans and monitor delivery against key milestones
• Manage RAID logs, risks and actions, utilising JIRA and other portfolio management tools
• Provide commercial advice and support throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, wider government departments and industry partners
• Support contract management activities and ensure commercial governance requirements are met

Requirements

• Strong procurement and contract management experience within the public sector
• Sound knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and public procurement processes
• Broad commercial experience across multiple procurement categories and contract types
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities within complex programme environments
• Strong organisational, planning and reporting capabilities

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates are required to already hold, or be able to secure and maintain, valid SC Clearance.