Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - Department for Science Innovation and Technology (To be Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Role Title: Commercial Lead - Gov Digital Services & Cyber UnitSpecific
Location: Manchester or Cardiff
The Government Digital Service (GDS) leads the design and delivery of user-c centred digital public services across government, while the Government Cyber Unit (GCU) helps strengthen cyber resilience, protect public services and support the government in responding to evolving digital threats.
As part of our team, you will collaborate with experts across digital, procurement, cyber, policy and delivery professions. The Commercial team works closely with project managers, digital architects and policy leads to ensure government programmes are delivered smoothly and provide real benefits. This includes supporting new digital platforms, agentic AI solutions, the Prime Minister's AI Exemplars, the National Cloud Strategy and services that improve the security, resilience and responsiveness of government.
You’ll lead commercial activity across the full lifecycle - from planning and sourcing through to contract management and supplier performance. Working closely with digital, policy, delivery and operational teams, you’ll help shape commercial approaches that support delivery outcomes and drive value.
Some responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering sourcing strategies and commercial solutions, including elements of contract and supplier management
- Managing supplier relationships and applying commercial levers to support delivery
- Embedding commercial insight and thinking within multidisciplinary teams
- Preparing clear commercial advice and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of DSIT's commercial tools, processes and ways of working
We're looking for a Commercial Professional to:
- Deliver commercial activity across the full commercial lifecycle
- Develop and implement commercial strategies that support delivery objectives in your area
- Shape commercial approaches in collaboration with delivery teams and subject matter experts
- Manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with value, risk, and policy priorities
- Provide sound commercial advice on sourcing options, risk and delivery confidence
- Support commercial input into governance and delivery forums, influencing decisions where appropriate
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of DSIT's commercial capability, processes and tools
- Preparing clear commercial advice and recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Contributing to continuous improvement of DSIT's commercial tools, processes and ways of working
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Commercial Lead – Gov Digital Services & Cyber UnitSpecific in Cardiff employer: Government Commercial Function
As a Deputy Director in the Digital and Security sector, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming government technology while enjoying a competitive salary and performance-related pay. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a significant impact on critical national projects. Located in vibrant cities like York and Glasgow, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while enjoying a supportive environment that champions innovation and diversity.
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Government Commercial Function Recruitment Team
