Category Manager (G7) Commercial Lead

The role sits within the DfE Commercial Delivery, Operations and Infrastructure Category. This role will be involved in the development and procurement of key construction framework used by the departments major building programmes, local authorities and education institutions for the delivery of education buildings. You will gain a deep understanding of departmental and government priorities and ensure that frameworks are developed and procured to deliver best commercial outcomes from c.1.5bn construction spend annually, underpin the delivery of current and future DfE Capital programmes and objectives, and support industry transformation.You will help drive delivery of key department and government priorities for the education estate, aligned to the Construction Playbook and other policy requirements such as modern methods of construction, whole life cost and carbon, social value, Key accountabilities:modern slavery and early supplier involvement. You will use data and judgement to drive decision making and performance.You will have deep construction commercial expertise in complex, large-scale and high value environments, excellent awareness of the market and commercial processes and a CIPS, RICS or other relevant professional qualification or alternative experience is beneficial. This is a challenging and exciting role with a high degree of accountability. You will be helping to drive functional development, encouraging teamwork and building effective relationships to deliver great commercial outcomes with real accountability. Locations:The successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. When selecting your location listed in this job advert please be aware that this will be your contractual base location with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working time in this organisational workplace. Your time spent on official duties at workplace locations other than your contractual office such as supplier, customer or partner locations required to perform your role is included in the 60% attendance. This requirement will however take into consideration any reasonable adjustments agreed upon appointment for people with a disability, flexibilities agreed for those with specific caring responsibilities, or other similar temporary flexibilities.