Deputy Director - Commercial Policy Implementation
Deputy Director - Commercial Policy Implementation
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Position: Deputy Director - Commercial Policy Implementation
Band: SCS1
Salary: 76000 - 117800
Location: Liverpool Newport Norwich or BirminghamTerm: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 09/07/25
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Join a team that brings value to the nation
Are you passionate about implementing government policy Are you motivated by solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement
Join the CCS Strategy Policy and Governance directorate a central force in shaping how public procurement policy is designed and delivered across government. In this leadership role you will inspire and guide a talented team fostering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas can flourish. You will work closely with senior leaders across CCS and central government influencing key national commercial policies and setting a strategic vision that aligns with organisational goals.
If you thrive in a high-impact leadership environment where policy meets practice and are excited about helping government deliver value for the nation through commercial excellence we want to hear from you.
Directorate Overview
The Strategy Policy and Governance directorate plays at a key role at the heart of the Crown Commercial Service supporting the Chief Executive in establishing CCSs strategy managing the CEO office and the executive and non-executive governance of the organisation leading on key aspects of the relationship between CCS and the Cabinet Office while also taking responsibility for ensuring the implementation of government commercial policy and effective application of procurement regulations across CCS activities.
Role Summary
This is a key leadership role in the Crown Commercial Service responsible for leading the Commercial Policy and Legal Services Team and for working with senior colleagues across CCS to apply commercial best practice and effectively implement government policy and procurement regulation in relation to over 30bn of public spending.
Key responsibilities
leading the Commercial Policy and Legal Services Team
engaging with the Cabinet Office on government commercial policy and reform to the commercial policy and regulatory environment sharing insight from CCSs practical implementation of policy and regulation
engaging actively in cross government networks and communities of practice on policy and regulatory issues
working across CCSs commercial procurement and customer teams to improve and simplify CCS commercial documents and processes for buyers and suppliers
establishing CCSs contracting policy positions and developing and implementing CCSs contracting strategy
facilitating access to expert advice to help shape the design of commercial agreements
managing the relationship with the Government Legal Department working closely with them to establish consistent legal positions and assess risk.
Essential criteria (Assessment will be based on applications)
excellent understanding of public procurement policy and/or commercial or procurement operations in a Public Sector environment
evidence of the ability to resolve complex issues and take strategic decisions
senior stakeholder management experience ideally in a government department
can demonstrate senior personal impact negotiation and influencing skills and be an outstanding communicator; who can build and maintain strong relationships
strong leadership highly proactive with a positive can do attitude and the proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver
Desirable criteria:
detailed working knowledge of public procurement regulations
In the event of a high number of strong candidates desirable will be used as a second sift.
Success profiles (To be assessed at interview stage)
Behaviours
leadership
seeing the big picture
making effective decisions
Technical
public procurement policy practice and regulation.
(A link to the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework is provided below) Success Profiles Framework
Assessment
If you are shortlisted you will be asked to take part in a staff engagement exercise. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather they are designed to support the panels decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.
What we will offer you here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Competitive salary
Generous pension scheme
A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location
Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank
Explore fully how we will reward your work.
Want to make a difference Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our candidate pack
At CCS we actively support promote and celebrate our differences for the benefit of our employees suppliers and customers. CCS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. CCS believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people.
We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone so if there is any way that we can support you please contact
Working flexibly delivering outcomes
CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers customers partners networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.
The assignment duration
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs for example would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Selection Process
Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift and interview times and dates are set out in the candidate pack which is linked on the CS jobs advert.
To find out more about our recruitment process please click here
Please note: Applicants can make use of artificial intelligence but the information presented at application must be factual.
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact
Complaints procedure:
Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should contact in the first instance.
If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
Complaints Procedure
Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should contact in the first instance.
If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at
Internal candidates should apply using their Workday account. Please use the careers hub for your application.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
