Commercial Lead

We're looking for a Commercial Lead for our public sector client based in Leeds on a contract until March 2027, paying up to £700 per day (Inside IR35). Leeds is the preferred location, though Manchester will be considered with regular travel to Leeds expected on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The role requires 60% office attendance per week. The successful Commercial Leads will be senior, strategic commercial professionals who are comfortable operating at programme and enterprise level within a large, complex public sector environment.

These are not technical or hands-on delivery roles. You will provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme, shaping delivery models, driving governance and assurance, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders up to Director level. You will need proven experience working with the following:
Hands-on experience producing HMT Green Book business cases, with clear and demonstrable examples Exposure to the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) and its practical application End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management within large, complex public sector programmes Operating in high-assurance and governance-driven environments, ensuring compliance and alignment CCS framework procurement and strategic sourcing at a programme level Influencing, challenging and engaging senior stakeholders across complex, multi-functional organisations MCIPS qualification and familiarity with the Atamis procurement system would be desirable.

Interested? Please apply below. Commercial Lead, Procurement, Public Sector, Green Book, PA2023, CCS Frameworks, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Programme Commercial, MCIPS, Atamis, Leeds, Manchester, Inside IR35