Commercial Deputy Director, Digital Category

What you'll be doing

This is a rare opportunity to lead Parliament's digital commercial activity at the very heart of the UK's democracy. Working within the Parliamentary Commercial Department (PCD), the Commercial Deputy Director will own and shape the digital category across the House of Commons, House of Lords and joint parliamentary departments, supporting critical services that enable Parliament to function every day.

You'll be responsible for the end-to-end commercial leadership of a diverse and high-value digital portfolio, spanning hardware, software, bespoke and low-code development, delivery partners, networks and cyber security. With an annual Parliamentary spend of around £1bn, your work will directly support high-profile, complex programmes across the Parliamentary Estate, including the iconic Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This role combines strategic autonomy with real impact. As a senior leader within PCD, you'll set category direction, lead and develop a specialist team, and act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders across Parliament.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

• CIPS Level 5 membership (or equivalent experience), with Level 6 (MCIPS) preferred.
• Strong expertise in digital category management, with experience delivering and overseeing high-value, complex commercial contracts.
• Detailed knowledge of compliance requirements associated with public sector procurement regulations.
• A track record of driving improvement and change, strengthening processes to deliver value for money and better commercial outcomes.
• Confident people leader, experienced in building and developing high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Skilled influencer and communicator, able to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and present complex commercial issues clearly to diverse audiences.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement against the Person Specification in no more than one A4 page.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that total salary may be comprised of a mixture of basic salary pay up to £83,926 (consolidated) and market sector allowances (non-consolidated). Remuneration is set based on skills, experience and relevant market comparators.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.