Blueprints Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,382 to £45,920 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 401367/3 |
Summary
As part of the GCF’s work, the Blueprints team works with Commercial functions across Government to support the creation of Commercial Blueprints for each Department. The Commercial Blueprint is an essential product in the capability suite of products enabling the right sizing of commercial teams. It follows a robust methodology and benchmarking, allowing Government departments the business case vehicle for people investment. Since its launch it has successfully enabled funding from HMT off a further £18m of FTE into the GCF.
The rigorous review and sign off process they go through means they are often used in discussions with Commercial Directors, Permanent Secretaries, the Government Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) and other senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
The Blueprints team sits within Contract Management and Capability Services, part of the Commercial & Grants Function Business Unit. It is a small team of 4 FTE led by a Grade 6 Head of Blueprints, reporting directly to the Director of Commercial and Contract Management Capability.
The team works closely with other data owners across the Cabinet Office (workforce planning, DDaT teams, Grants function and others) as well as regularly engaging each central Government department throughout the data gathering process. Further ambition is in place to engage teams in wider Government bodies to roll out Blueprints beyond its current central Government footprint.
Additionally, the Blueprints team have ambition to:
Digitise the current product and data collection methodology to enable improved transparency and benchmarking between government departments and bodiesExpand the service and product beyond central Government departments into the wider public sector in support of improving commercial and contract management capabilityThe Cabinet Office is seeking a proactive and analytical SEO Blueprints Manager to join our dedicated Blueprints team. Reporting to the Grade 6 Head of Blueprints, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with all central Government departments to develop, deliver, and implement their Commercial Blueprints. This is an excellent opportunity to directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of Government commercial practices, working closely with the Government Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) and Commercial Directors across Government.
Key responsibilities and duties will include:
- Conduct detailed scoping with key stakeholders within the Cabinet Office and across Government to define the requirements of the next round of Commercial Blueprints.
- Facilitate discussions and seek alignment with the GCCO and senior leadership on the proposed Blueprint approach.
- Lead engagement efforts with departments and contracting authorities to ensure timely completion of the Commercial Blueprints.
- Provide expert advice and guidance throughout the Blueprint process, helping departments navigate complexities.
- Carry out comprehensive data analysis to derive insights, benchmarks, and recommendations that promote inter-departmental collaboration and growth.
- Prepare a cross-Government Insights Report that synthesises key findings, benchmarks, and proposed next steps derived from the departmental Commercial Blueprints.
As part of a small, high-performing team, you will often take the lead in supporting specific departments through the Blueprinting process while maintaining a strong connection with the broader Blueprints team to share insights and best practices. Your ability to work independently, coupled with your collaborative spirit, will be essential for achieving collective goals.
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