Senior Commercial Officer

Senior Commercial Officer

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Location:

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Rate:
Up to £425 per day

IR35:
Inside IR35

One of Loriens Public Sector clients requires a Senior Commercial Officer for an initial 6 months contract.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the delivery of procurement and grant‑related commercial projects, contributing to planning, analysis and implementation while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Assist in developing and implementing commercial approaches for contracts, grant funding and wider commercial activity, ensuring value for money and alignment with policy aims.
• Identify opportunities for spend reduction and improved cost management, including reviewing high‑value or high‑risk procurements and grants.
• Work collaboratively with policy teams and delivery partners to improve grant design, commercial robustness, outcome measurement and monitoring frameworks, while identifying and removing duplication.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of commercial tools, training materials and guidance to support capability building and continuous improvement.
• Promote the adoption of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and other competitive commercial approaches, supporting implementation and encouraging uptake across teams.
• Provide advice and support on procurement and commercial policy requirements, escalating complex issues to senior colleagues when needed.
• Support programme reporting activities by helping track benefits, monitor grant performance and develop frameworks that strengthen the effectiveness of grant spend.

• The ideal candidate will have experience within public sector procurement, commercial activity or grant management, with strong analytical skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders. A proactive and collaborative approach, alongside a good understanding of value‑for‑money principles, will be essential.
• This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced‑level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 4 Diploma, WCC Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent.