Commercial Lead

We''re looking for a Commercial Lead for our public sector client based in Leeds on a contract until March 2027, paying up to 700 per day (Inside IR35). Leeds is the preferred location, though Manchester will be considered with regular travel to Leeds expected on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The role requires 60% office attendance per week. The successful Commercial Leads will be senior, strategic commercial professionals who are comfortable operating at programme and enterprise level within a large, complex public sector environment. These are not technical or hands-on delivery roles. You will provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme, shaping delivery models, driving governance and assurance, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders up to Director level. You will need proven experience working with the following: Hands-on experience producing HMT Green Book business cases, with clear and demonstrable examples Exposure to the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) and its practical application End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management within large, complex public sector programmes Operating in high-assurance and governance-driven environments, ensuring compliance and alignment CCS framework procurement and strategic sourcing at a programme level Influencing, challenging and engaging senior stakeholders across complex, multi-functional organisations MCIPS qualification and familiarity with the Atamis procurement ..... full job details .....