Commercial Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Leeds or Manchester/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £700 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 6th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7453-PSR1JP00101201 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Commercial Lead to join them on a 10 month contract. This position will be based in Leeds or Manchester/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
These roles sit within a strategic digital programme in Corporate Services. This is not a technical or hands-on digital role. Instead, the focus is on strategic commercial leadership, supporting programme delivery through governance, procurement expertise, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidates will operate at a senior, enterprise level, helping shape delivery mod-els and ensuring alignment across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme.
- Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level.
- Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams).
- Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance.
- Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity.
- Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes.
- Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment.
Essential Experience
Suppliers should prioritise candidates with clear, demonstrable experience in:
- HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential).
- Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure.
- Working within large, complex public sector programmes.
- End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management.
- Operating in high-assurance/governance environments.
- Influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Experience with CCS frameworks.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in large-scale programme procurements.
- MCIPS qualification.
- Familiarity with Atamis procurement system.
Key Skills:
- Strategic thinking and programme-level insight.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Commercial acumen and procurement expertise.
- Governance and assurance oversight.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and at pace.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are strategic, not delivery-focused technical specialists.
- Have operated at senior programme or portfolio level.
- Are confident working across complex organisational structures.
- Can challenge constructively and influence senior decision-making.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme.
