Senior Commercial Managers in Bristol

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint four Senior Commercial Managers to join our growing Commercial Team. These roles sit at the heart of a transformation programme that is reshaping how we procure, manage contracts and assure major investments across the region. This is an exciting moment to join us. The team is expanding, the organisation is evolving, and the work is challenging — but the impact is real. These roles will directly support the Mayor’s priorities and help deliver better outcomes for people, places, and businesses across the West of England.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of major programmes through strong commercial leadership
• Developing frameworks, strategies, and tools that drive value, transparency, and consistency
• Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Contract Standing Orders, and governance requirements
• Completing high‑quality reporting, assurance, and performance oversight
• Providing expert commercial advice that strengthens decision‑making and improves outcomes

Who We’re Looking For

• Bring strong commercial acumen and sound judgement
• Understand public‑sector procurement, contract management, and governance
• Can build capability, coach others, and drive continuous improvement
• Communicate with clarity and credibility at all levels
• Thrive in complex, fast‑moving, and politically sensitive environments
• Are committed to delivering public value and improving outcomes for the West of England

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 13.7%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The salary for these roles is £63,685 – £69,665. This is the full‑time equivalent salary, and will be pro‑rata for part‑time. The salary range is advertised for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Equal Employment Charter

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk.

Application Process

The selection process is likely to be two stages with an assessment or presentation. Interviews are planned to take place from 20th May onwards. The closing date for this role is 17th May 2026 (11:59pm). Please specify which role(s) you are applying for in your application form and tailor your application accordingly to the job description. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email. We are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered unsolicited.