Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Glasgow G2 8EX Some travel and limited overnight stays may be required. Where business needs allow, this role may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working, therefore you must consider if the above location is within a reasonable travelling distance. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business (i.e. detached duty) or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder Relocation costs will not be reimbursed. About the job Job summary DIO provides the infrastructure which supports the ability for this countrys Defence operation to live, work and train in the UK and abroad. Our teams play a key role in delivering the UKs Defence objectives and are responsible for a land mass which represents 2% of the entire UK. Our estate is incredibly complex but highly interesting, and for the right candidate whos interested in empowering a Commercial team to deliver great supply chains to deliver across the Estate this would be a fantastic role. Our commercial teams manage 300 contracts at any one time with a total value of £25BN. This huge scale means that we link closely into MOD and Government commercial networks and best practice via the GCO. Commercial is a major corporate function in Government The Government Commercial Function (GCF) People Standards for the Profession link sets out the standards expected from commercial professionals within Government. The eight professional levels covered in this document supports our commercial staff who are responsible for ensuring that the Civil Service achieves excellence in all its commercial activity. Please refer to these standards to ensure that you fully understand the attributes for Government Commercial Professionals for each professional level. We may also wish to make reference to these documents that have been published on Gov.UK DIO Commercial Strategy : This strategy explains how the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, aims to transform the way it does business. The strategy has a focus on increasing supplier numbers, offering greater opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as to larger suppliers. The strategy also gives information on the types of opportunities available to prospective suppliers. DIO Procurement Pipeline : DIO spends around £3-billion each year buying infrastructure services in the UK and overseas. The Procurement Pipeline replaces the Procurement Plan and complements the DIO Commercial Strategy. It aims to inform the industry of what DIO plans to buy on behalf of its Armed Forces customers. The pipeline is updated regularly to ensure that the latest information is available. Job description At the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) we manage the military estate. We are a Top-Level Budget Holder in Defence with a high-profile across the Department and wider Government. The DIO is on an exciting journey to transform the way we do business. Our role is diverse and the people who work for us carry out a range of exciting jobs spanning several professions; we offer a wealth of career opportunities for talented individuals looking to work as part of a team to deliver impressive results. The scope of the overall Clyde portfolio includes a complex mixture of nuclear and non-nuclear related infrastructure, training, accommodation, maritime (piers/jetties etc), and other associated utility type major infrastructure projects. At the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) we manage the military estate. We are a Top-Level Budget Holder in Defence with a high-profile across the Department and wider Government. The DIO is on an exciting journey to transform the way we do business. Our role is diverse and the people who work for us carry out a range of exciting jobs spanning several professions; we offer a wealth of career opportunities for talented individuals looking to work as part of a team to deliver impressive results. The scope of the overall Clyde portfolio includes a complex mixture of nuclear and non-nuclear related infrastructure, training, accommodation, maritime (piers/jetties etc), and other associated utility type major infrastructure projects. As a commercial leader in an expanding portfolio of Navy and Maritime infrastructure projects, you will support the strategic relationship and build collaboration with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders. Your primary function will be the creation and delivery of commercial strategies to meet project goals, while minimising risk and ensuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is considered. You will be the trusted advisor in sourcing and commercial initiatives to both, stakeholders and your team, ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in a complex operational environment, in a growing team whilst contributing to some of MODs and Navy's most important defence priorities. Locations The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace. Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance. This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities. Person specification Commercial leadership of existing bespoke Technical/Professional services and Construction frameworks ensuring collaboration and high-performance model continues evolution to match Clyde Infrastructure Programme delivery strategies Building and maintaining strong working and proactive relationships with all Clyde stakeholders, including key supply chain partners, Cabinet Office, and delivery colleagues Providing strategic leadership and early involvement in customer requirements to shape delivery outcomes Development of Procurement, commercial and associated contracting strategies in a complex operational delivery environment using bespoke frameworks Providing commercial advice and guidance across a wide range of stakeholders Manage and lead a diverse team of civil servants and industry partners, developing a high-performance culture Ensure all commercial activity represents best value for MOD, supporting CASD (Continuous At Sea Deterrent Manage commercial activity within Letter of Delegation Negotiate and place contracts from bespoke Clyde construction frameworks, using the NEC model Ensure compliance with regulations and policy, as well as best practice in a construction environment Undertake commercial assurance and provide timely inputs to returns as required by DIO, MOD and Central Government Optimise scarce commercial resource and seek to balance loading and minimise the impact of shortages in innovative ways Important information The successful candidate must have MCIPS level 6 or be willing to work towards obtaining it within 1 year of taking up the position. This is a Reserved Post The 1955 Act (as amended by the European Communities (Employment in the Civil Service) Order 2007 S.I. No. 617.) specifies in detail those public service posts which are reserved for UK nationals only. Some posts can have additional restrictions around parents nationality and residency. These are referred to in the United Kingdom Civil Service as reserved posts. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Manages Complexity Deliver at pace in complex environment with competing priorities. Investigate requirements, draw reasonable conclusions from incomplete data, Assess customers changing priorities, consider impacts on delivery strategies Commercial Focus Understand customer requirements, providing solutions using complex (available) contractual models or available frameworks delivering VFM. Proven supplier management experience delivering great VFM outcomes for customers Builds Relationships Build commercial relationships with stakeholders, find common ground, develop mutually beneficial outcomes. Gain credibility quickly, understand & digest complex information to offer expertise & innovative solutions Procurement Process Experience working closely with key stakeholders ensuring delivery of a variety of compliant procurement processes in an infrastructure environment. Supports and make effective recommendations during negotiations Contract and Supply Management Understanding & management of complex contractual models, frameworks, or multiple infrastructure contracts. Effectively supporting & improving performance using contract management lifecycle experience Benefits As a valued employee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will have access to all the benefits the centre has to offer; including flexible working, generous benefits, Career Coaches, Mentors, L&D, a Commercial College, active talent management and, most importantly, access to commercial projects that will far exceed the scale and complexity on offer elsewhere in the UK. For existing Civil Servants: For full details of the impact on any move across the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please read the candidate pack. Please note that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to continue to claim childcare vouchers. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Please be advised that the Virtual ADC is taking place on 18th February 2025 and will require a full day's attendance. If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are unable to meet the date outlined then please get in touch with the team on commercialresourcinghubcabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible. The ADC is booked and paid for in advance by departments, therefore it is only in certain circumstances we are able to accommodate alternative dates. Details of schemes available are attached in the advert. For full details of our process, and a likely timeline, please read the explanation provided in the attached candidate pack. Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the essential criteria for the role which are detailed in the attached Candidate Pack. Your application will be reviewed by a panel and should you be successful at sift we will invite you to attend a Virtual commercial Assessment and Development Centre (VADC). The panel will review results of the VADC and determine which candidates will go through to a subsequent final panel interview. Please note: Only candidates that achieve an A grade at ADC will be invited to interview for this role. IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 2 working days please contact: commercialresourcinghubcabinetoffice.gov.uk Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Sean Kelly Email : commercialresourcinghubcabinetoffice.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : commercialresourcinghubcabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should direct this to the Head of Commercial Resourcing Hub at the following email commercialresourcinghubcabinetoffice.gov.uk quoting the vacancy reference number (if applicable) and the details of your complaint. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission via the following web page: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/ Attachments 384395 - Candidate Pack - Commercial Lead Clyde Infrastructure Programme.docx Opens in new window (pdf, 726kB) Guaranteed Interview Schemes Opens in new window (pdf, 70kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail