About the Role
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<p><em><strong>Senior Commercial Lead – Policy & Data</strong></em></p>
<p>We’re looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Commercial Lead</strong> to drive best practice in commercial policy, procurement, and data across a growing organisation.</p>
<p>This is a key role where you’ll shape and embed commercial frameworks, lead governance and training, and ensure a consistent, high-performing approach to delivering value and continuous improvement.</p>
<p><em><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></em></p>
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<li>Lead the development and implementation of commercial policies, processes, and strategies</li>
<li>Drive best practice across procurement and wider commercial activity</li>
<li>Design and deliver training to improve commercial capability across the business</li>
<li>Strengthen governance and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks</li>
<li>Oversee commercial data and analytics to support informed decision-making</li>
<li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive commercial excellence</li>
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<p><em><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></em></p>
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<li>Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks</li>
<li>Proven experience in a commercial or procurement leadership role</li>
<li>Track record of developing policies, processes, and complex commercial strategies</li>
<li>Experience coaching and developing teams</li>
<li>A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement</li>
<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li>
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<p><strong>If</strong><strong> you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth</strong><strong>@essentialemploy.co.uk</strong><strong> quoting the reference number.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.</strong></p>
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