Commercial Director

The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme has been established to tackle the significant work that needs to be done to protect and preserve the heritage of the Palace of Westminster and ensure it can continue to serve as home to the UK Parliament in the 21st century. This is an enormous and unprecedented undertaking, which is expected to be the most complex renovation programme of any single building the UK has ever seen. 

The work will be carried out under a two-tier governance system with a Sponsor Body and a Delivery Authority. Under this structure, the Sponsor Body will be the single client accountable to Parliament. The role of the Delivery Authority is to deliver the Programme to the scope, budget and timescale set down by and agreed with the Sponsor Board. 

The Delivery Authority has been established by the Sponsor Body as a company limited by guarantee. 

There will be a Programme Delivery Agreement between the two bodies which will form the basis of their relationship and obligations. 

We are now seeking an outstanding individual to become the Delivery Authoritys inaugural Commercial Director.  Working closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, the Commercial Director will provide overall commercial leadership whilst taking strategic responsibility for the long-term commercial agreements of the Restoration & Renewal Programme, this will include developing the programme commercial strategy.

The Commercial Director will have significant experience in major programmes, including leading high value contract negotiations to maximise commercial advantage. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Commercial Director will bring a high level of credibility and be able to manage complex working relationships with external parties including both commercial and government partners. They will also be an exceptional leader, having developed and managed successful commercial and procurement teams.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Palace of Westminster on this appointment.  For further information about this role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QHXD.  Applications should be received by noon on Monday 18 May 2020.