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Job overview
We are recruiting for a Commercial Lead, working within the NHS England Commercial Governance, Policy & Improvement function. This is an exciting role, at a time when there is significant policy change within public sector procurement, and this role will be pivotal to embedding those changes across NHS England.
We are looking for an experienced and capable individual, who ideally has procurement practitioner experience in the public sector. The role of policy lead will be regarded as the font of knowledge in procurement and commercial. Using your extensive knowledge and experience, you will have the opportunity to be innovative when reviewing, refreshing and developing procurement policies, tools and guidance.
You will be working with and supporting commercial colleagues, to maintain the highest standards whilst driving out inefficiencies and maximising value for money. You will have the chance to build networks across the health system and extend your knowledge and expertise across a wide range of complex commercial issues.
The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering change, and will be someone that can perform autonomously, whilst also bringing together colleagues in process redesign, and implementation of policy change. The role will interface with a variety of stakeholders including colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office and other Government Departments.
Main duties of the job
* Lead on embedding the legislative reform through the changes brought about by the Procurement Act 2023 and the Provider Selection Regime.
* Lead on the introduction of central procurement policies and initiatives into NHSE, including transparency; data and cyber security; net zero; prompt payment and modern slavery.
* Lead the development of the NHSE non-clinical standard terms and conditions and ensure they are regularly updated to take account of associated legislation, policies and Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs).
* Develop and deliver a plan for a procurement training programme for procurement professionals across NHSE.
* Work with the systems team in the design of workflows and processes within the e-Procurement System to embed any policy or legislative changes.
* Represent NHSE commercial team on cross Government working Groups to influence and shape future procurement policy and standards.
* Support the wider work of the team, including the development of policies, processes and guidance; development of comms or supporting and advising on commercial matters.
* Develop strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including colleagues from Cabinet Office and other Government Departments.
* Provide advice and support to the central commercial function in promoting best practice policies and procedures across the wider NHS system.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Master’s level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Skills Capabilities & Attributes
* Demonstrates an effective understanding of public sector commercial practices and procedures.
* Experience in interpreting commercial policy and the application to commercial practice.
* Demonstration of experience in successfully managing and influencing stakeholders at different levels.
* Track record in governance or assurance that includes developing / amending / implementing policies and procedures and managing risks.
Knowledge & Experience
* Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
* Understanding of the commercial lifecycle and demonstrates extensive skills and behaviours at an expert level with detailed knowledge and substantial experience of the majority of the skills areas and applies them when undertaking complex and contentious commercial activities.
Values & Behaviours
* Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
* Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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