Senior Commercial Advisor
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £43,780 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | RG1 7EB |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 445609/1 |
Summary
This position will be based within the TRA's Corporate Services function, within which we are required to deliver our commercial procurement functions effectively and efficiently, inclusive of supplier management, commercial acumen, governance assurance mechanisms and service agreements with departments across the Civil Service. A range of services are provided through TRA contracts, such as Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) services, cyber security, events management, media monitoring, third-party data services, market intelligence, legal services, health and wellbeing services and leadership development.
Within the collaborative team culture of the TRA, you will have opportunities to develop and influence our commercial projects. This is a great time to join us to help deliver the TRA's Commercial Strategy.
As a Senior Commercial Advisor, you will be delivering the best possible commercial outcomes for the TRA. The postholder will be responsible for elements of the end-to-end aspects of the procurement process from market engagement and sourcing through to contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a range of commercial projects.
- Proactive engagement across key elements of the end-to-end commercial lifecycle, inclusive of pre-market engagement, sourcing and contract award.
- Maintaining a procurement pipeline to support the need for commercial engagements to start in good time, ensuring that the full range of commercial options can be considered.
- Help to assess and develop requirements to inform sourcing strategy to encourage strong competition and help secure best value for money.
- Complying fully with public procurement law, TRA commercial procedures, policy, and governance assurance processes.
- Utilise Information Technology tools effectively to manage and track procurement activities.
- Proactively lead, support and challenge stakeholders throughout the commercial lifecycle.
- Understand the TRA's goals and objectives to inform and deliver the commercial strategy.
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