Associate Commercial Lead

You will be part of a small but influential Commercial Team, working across a range of business areas within the Gambling Commission. Your role will shape and advise on compliant commercial solutions, lead procurement activity, and drive value for money. You'll also play a key part in helping the Commission move towards full alignment with the Government Functional Standard for Commercial. This is a pivotal time for public procurement. Your expertise will ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement, while helping us leverage these changes to deliver ethical, sustainable, and commercially sound outcomes. The team: The Commercial Team manage contracts for the Commission across the whole of the contract lifecycle, from pre-procurement through procurement contract transition to contract management and contract exit. We are a small, high performing team with significant exposure to stakeholders and the opportunity to engage in commercial transformation. Our offer to you:

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years' service (pro rata)
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
• Flexible working & family friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people focused culture
Your responsibilities: You will:
• Lead key elements of the end-to-end commercial lifecycle, including pre-market engagement, sourcing, and contract award.
• Manage a range of commercial projects independently and collaboratively.
• Influence and support stakeholders to deliver strategic commercial outcomes.
• Maintain and manage the Commission's commercial pipeline to enable early engagement and optimal commercial planning.
• Understand supply markets and business context to inform commercial strategy.
• Shape and influence markets through strategic partnerships and sector collaboration.
• Champion commercial capability across the Commission and wider stakeholders.
• Contribute to savings planning and ensure savings are tracked and realised.
• Ensure effective procurement and category management processes are followed.
  
  Essential criteria (assessed at shortlisting and interview):
• Commercial Experience - Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, including management of the commercial lifecycle using PA23 and PCT2015 and public sector frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to influence and support stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes.
• Value - Evidence of securing value for money and social value outcomes through procurement or contract management.
• Commercial Strategies and Planning - Experience managing commercial projects or procurement activities to successful outcomes starting with the right strategic consideration of options
• Adaptability & Collaboration - Ability to work flexibly across teams and manage competing priorities.
Desirable criteria (assessed at interview):
• Professional qualification (e.g. CIPS Level 4 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
  
  The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.
We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry. We're proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognized the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration. Please apply if you want to be part of an organisation that is force for good!