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Job overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Commercial Officer, working within the business case team in the NHS England Commercial Governance, Policy & Improvement function. This is an exciting role, working within a dynamic, multi-disciplined team in a time of change. The role of the Senior Commercial Officer will be to support lead will be to support the running and development of the business case process used by NHS England. You will be a core part of a team that runs and delivers a business-critical and essential function. You will have the opportunity to help shape the development of NHS England’s business case processes and system through supporting process development. We are looking for an experienced and capable individual, who ideally has experience of successfully supporting and developing workflow systems in a commercial context and of Commercial policy in the public sector. You will be working with and supporting colleagues across NHS England to maintain the highest standards whilst driving out inefficiencies and maximising value for money. You will have the chance to build networks across NHS England and deliver excellent value through strong stakeholder and customer support. The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering a reliable, effective stakeholder and customer service and will be someone that works well in a team and autonomously.

Main duties of the job

Provide support to colleagues and stakeholders across NHS England on the business case process including advising on process and resolving queries. Supporting the development of NHS England’s business case policies and procedures and use of Atamis. Ensuring that the approvals for professional services business cases are managed appropriately and in a timely manner. Working with colleagues to deliver training across NHS England Ensuring the successful delivery of business case approvals in a timely manner through pro-active review and stakeholder engagement. Some of the key skills and experience you'll bring to the role: Driven, highly motivated individual with experience in the use of workflow systems, ideally in a commercial context. Experience in providing outstanding customer and stakeholder service in a timely and effective manner Excellent communication skills, ability to impart complex information effectively to internal and external stakeholders. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring the best commercial results.

Working for our organisation

People are central to what we do – both in terms of our patient-led care but just as importantly, our brilliant team. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workforce supporting everyone to reach their full potential. 

You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly team where you can truly be yourself. You’ll also have access to fantastic benefits such as our pension scheme, great annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities to give you the work/life balance that suits your lifestyle and caring responsibilities. 

NHS England is undergoing significant change, and this is a really exciting time to join the organisation and be part of the transformation. This role creates an exciting opportunity to deliver high paced change, in a complex and challenging environment.

If you are passionate about commercial and procurement and want to make a tangible difference to people’s lives, join us on this exciting journey. 

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and assignment brief for more information

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.