Description
audit support
compliance monitoring
risk assessment
assurance framework
procurement management
stakeholder engagement
The Commercial function provides commercial and procurement capability across the programme lifecycle, including strategy (setting the commercial strategy and advising risk allocation underpinning the delivery strategy), delivering procurement activities for the goods and services required to deliver the asset and run EWR Co, and delivering contract management services for the complex network of suppliers supporting EWR Co. Across all three of these domains the commercial function will run governance and reporting to measure compliance and provide commercial assurance.
This role will lead and oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of commercial assurance, compliance and risk frameworks, ensuring appropriate policies and systems are in place and adherence to EWR Co and regulatory standards related to commercial activities. This role will monitor and report on commercial compliance, the assessment of risks, and provide assurance to senior management and stakeholders and ensuring appropriate tools/ systems are in place.
- Support internal and external audits related to commercial activities, interfacing with and supporting NAO, GIAA, NISTA and others, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Monitor and report on compliance with internal commercial policies and relevant regulations, ensuring that findings are built into a continuous improvement programme
- Provide expert advice on relevant regulations and compliance issues in commercial activity
- Develop and implement comprehensive commercial compliance, risk, and assurance frameworks – identifying, incorporating and communicating changes driven from best practice or governance policy.
- Challenge category strategies and procurement strategies, where appropriate, to improve commercial outcomes.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to manage identified commercial risks, ensuring alignment with best practice and the corporate risk management model
- Participate in and represent the organisation in cross government commercial forums as required, and create effective networks with other Arms’ Length Bodies.
- Collaborate with other departments (for example, Risk Management) to ensure integrated commercial risk management and compliance efforts.
- Review and challenge business cases to make sure they are fit for purpose and delivering against agreed strategies.
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Own the commercial assurance model and lead and deliver commercial assurance, which includes providing internal assurance on procurement and contract management activities, as well as overseeing an assurance pipeline and managing an external assurance function
- Provide assurance to senior management on the effectiveness of commercial compliance and risk management processes, ensuring timely reports are generated with robust data and analysis
- Facilitate training and awareness programs on commercial compliance and risk management.
Requirements
regulatory
compliance
risk management
construction
leadership
it tools
Exceptional IT tools
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to commercial activities.
- Extensive experience in commercial compliance, risk management, and assurance.
- Experience of working in project environments in the construction and infrastructure sector.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective commercial compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation.
Benefits
We are open to secondments through the Rail Industry Talent Exchange Programme.
Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Advanced learning and development programmes
Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform
Life assurance
EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style.
Competitive base salary
36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
Training + Development
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