United Kingdom onlyStrategic Supplier Lead (digital contracts)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (remote and on-site - Westminster, London)
Security Level: Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)
The Parliamentary Digital Service is seeking a senior commercial and supplier management leader to oversee Parliaments most strategic digital supplier relationships and major technology contracts. Working closely with senior leaders across Parliament, you will help shape and mature Parliaments approach to outsourced digital services, commercial governance and supplier management, ensuring contracts deliver long-term value, innovation and excellent customer outcomes. A key initial focus will be leading strategic engagement around the upcoming End User Services re-procurement programme, worth up to £30m, helping to transform Parliaments digital service offering and user experience. You will also support the development of collaborative supplier partnerships, strengthen commercial governance across enterprise-scale agreements, and drive value for money across Parliaments digital estate. This role requires strong commercial acumen, market insight, stakeholder management and experience navigating complex digital and technology environments. You will play a critical role in influencing strategic decision-making, improving supplier performance and supporting Parliaments wider digital transformation ambitions.
demonstrate an understanding of Parliament and effectively engage and build robust relationships with senior stakeholders across the Parliamentary landscape to secure appropriate business engagement on the strategic direction for the digital and technology services roadmap and delivery plan.
provide deep technology specialism, be fluent in technology contracts and have good commercial understanding of the way that suppliers and contracts work and engage with commercial specialists.
produce robust governance, delivery frameworks and methodology for the selection, preparation and acceptance of work packages for outsourced delivery by selected third-party providers
the Digital Service places a premium on creating an inclusive working environment, and valuing diversity, professional skills, and personal development, and you will be expected to contribute to and promote that ethos.
establish key controls to ensure Parliament effectively manages the main services for digital services relied on by the two Houses, with regard to the needs of all key stakeholders.
What You Need
conducting complex scoping and demand qualification exercises advising on the optimal blend of servicers to deliver best value for money to Parliament.
Extensive experience of enterprise-level digital contracts (i.e. Microsoft Enterprise Subscription (ESA/SPA), Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE) agreement) to leverage commercial benefit for Parliament and stem value leakage from existing contracts.
develops contract strategies and supplier relationships to deliver high quality, efficient and cost-effective services.
You use your understanding of technology market trends, contracts, and suppliers, to adopt a range of methods for delivery.
lead investigative work into commercial challenges and opportunities creating recommendations and driving continuous improvements to improve commercial outcomes.
strong stakeholder management to translate business requirements and user needs into effective action and practical solutions.
You build effective relationships with your suppliers, balancing collaboration with competitive tension, and understand the alignments and conflicts between our organisational priorities and goals.
excellent communication skills to engage with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way.
You explain complex issues in a way that is persuasive and easy to understand, and deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity.
desirable: the applicant should hold, or be willing to work toward attaining, the 'World Commercial and Contracting Management Advanced Practitioner Certificate'.
the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK
About The Team
The Strategic Supplier Lead (digital contracts) is a vital new role in the Chief Technology Officer Group (CTOG), this group sets the strategic direction for Technology in Parliament. As subject matter expert on technology and emerging digital markets you will lead on driving performance and leveraging better value for money for PDS and both Houses from third-party providers.
About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.
Our Package
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
- g e nerous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days in addition to bank holidays
- generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay enro lmentin theexcellentCivil Service pensionscheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- on-site gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies
How To Apply
Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.
Apply By: 25th May 2026 at 23:55
Interviews: 2nd / 3rd June 2026
Format: Presentation
Panel Interview (On-Site)
Our Culture
For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.
