Head of Contracting policy

Crown Commercial Service

6d • £72,771 - £80,776 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Contracting Policy Implementation operates within a fast-paced, multi-site environment as part of a senior team to embed commercial and procurement policy across GCA’s operations. This role drives value for the nation by continuously improving procurement processes, overseeing the standardisation of the Public Sector Contract, and advising staff on critical, modern policy developments to make agreements simpler, faster, and better. The position aims to solve commercial complexity for the GCA by bridging legal requirements and practical strategy, dismantling bureaucratic friction, simplifying contracts, and accelerating public delivery to safeguard taxpayer money and champion national progress.

Requirements

• Leadership capability
• Good knowledge of public procurement processes, procedures, tools, techniques, and the regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, customers, and central stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex issues and make reasoned decisions based on evidence and commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide team members, manage performance to ensure a high-performing team, and support staff development through regular feedback.
• Develop and continuously improve high-quality, simplified commercial contract conditions and procurement documentation.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of the Public Sector Contract in GCA as the BAU standard set of commercial terms and conditions.
• Maintain GCA’s relationships with customers, GLD and central Cabinet Office Policy.
• Develop GCA policy approaches to drive up quality and work with the senior team to embed these in commercial strategies.
• Provide expertise and objective operational advice to drive best in class commercial outcomes.
• Manage the provision of legal services to support operational support and dispute cases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
• Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location
• Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)
• Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed