Senior Commercial Manager

Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) and lead commercial outcomes for the Customer Directorate. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.

£85,000 per annum — Bedford — Permanent — Hybrid Working

• Commercial Leadership and Advice
  • Provide clear, practical commercial advice to stakeholders, project teams and senior leaders.
  • Develop strategies that support organisational priorities and deliver measurable value.
  • Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and opportunities, escalating material matters appropriately.
• Sourcing and Procurement
  • Lead, advise on or assure sourcing and procurement activity in line with relevant regulations, policies and governance requirements.
  • Work with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate route-to-market options and develop proportionate procurement documentation.
  • Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award activity for both contracts and grants to secure compliant, value‑for‑money outcomes.
  • Ensure records, approvals and governance submissions are accurate, timely and complete.
• Contract and Supplier Management
  • Manage or oversee contracts and grants throughout their lifecycle, including mobilisation, delivery, performance, change, transition and exit.
  • Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service levels, key performance indicators and agreed outcomes.
  • Lead negotiations, contract variations, dispute resolution and continuous improvement activity.
  • Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, maintaining appropriate governance and third‑party assurance.
• People and Team Contribution
  • Provide guidance, coaching or line management to commercial colleagues where required.
  • Improve tools, templates, processes and ways of working so the commercial function operates consistently and effectively.
  • Promote professional standards, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.

• Relevant commercial, procurement or contract management experience is essential.
• MCIPS, World Commerce & Contracting accreditation or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
• Significant experience in commercial, procurement or contract management, ideally within a complex or regulated environment. Including a good working knowledge of PCR
  2015 and PA23.
• Strong understanding of the commercial lifecycle, including sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management and governance.
• Ability to provide practical advice, manage risk and influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms, managing contract change and improving value for money.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes at pace.
• Experience of general grant funding competitions, grant management and the Government Grant Functional Standards desirable but not essential.

• Sound judgement and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to build effective working relationships.
• Analytical and detail‑focused, with the ability to interpret commercial and financial information.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Committed to continuous improvement, professional standards and ethical commercial practice.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic…