Head of Commercial – Public Sector

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Location: Remote with adhoc travel to London

About the role

My client is on an exciting journey to transform how they deliver procurement.

As Head of Commercial, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping transformation. You’ll set and deliver their commercial strategy, ensuring our procurement and contract management processes deliver value for money, sustainability, and exceptional service to our stakeholders.

This is a strategic leadership position within the Finance function. You’ll lead a small, motivated team, oversee supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement legislation and best practice. It’s an opportunity to design and embed a forward-looking commercial function.

What you’ll do

• Shape and deliver the client’s commercial strategy, including procurement planning, contracting, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and risk management practices.
• Drive value for money through strategic procurement, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own the contracts register and oversee the full contract lifecycle.
• Provide trusted commercial advice to colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers, building strong relationships along the way.
• Develop frameworks for accurate and timely procurement data, policies, risk registers, and reporting.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a small team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to wider projects and initiatives, taking ownership of ad hoc assignments when required.

What we’re looking for

MCIPS-qualified procurement professional who thrives in a public sector environment and has experience working with Crown Commercial Services (CCS) frameworks.

You’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in public sector procurement, with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and frameworks (including the Procurement Act 2023).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience running high-value tenders and delivering cost savings through supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• The ability to lead and inspire a small team, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A flexible, collaborative approach, with experience working in dynamic, change-oriented environments.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret market trends and deliver creative solutions.

Essential:

• MCIPS qualification.
• Significant public sector procurement experience.
• Demonstrable track record in contract management and negotiation.

Desirable:

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, e-tendering tools, Purchase-to-Pay/ERP systems).
• Resilient, motivated, and results-focused mindset.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Marketing & Events Manager

6 month contract initially – potential for extension

£350 – £400 a day via umbrella

Part time – 2 days per week

Belfast (ideally in office twice a week)

Our client, a thriving technology business, are seeking a confident Marketing & Events Manager to join their Marcomms team in Northern Ireland.

You’ll design and deliver impactful multi-channel campaigns, create engaging event marketing content, and run high-quality events that showcase cutting-edge tech in Northern Ireland and beyond.

This would be ideal for a hands-on events and marketing communications specialist with an interest in start-ups, technology and

This role is part time (2 days per week) and based in Northern Ireland. This is initially a temporary contract that will run until the end of March 2026.

What You’ll do:

• Manage event logistics – in person and online
• Deliver campaigns to market events, track their success and optimise
• Create content – blogs, publications, press releases, email comms,

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven B2B marketing experience and digital know-how
• Strong event delivery skills (in-person & virtual)
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong Organisation and Project Management
• A passion and interest in emerging tech
• Interest in creating and marketing memorable experiences and events

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on events to help support start-ups and build a strong ecosystem in the tech space. No two days will be the same and there is a strong culture throughout the organisation of supporting innovation and creativity.

Marketing/PPC Manager

• £400-500 p/d (via umbrella)
• 3 month initial contract
• Flexible Hybrid working / can be mostly remote

Sanderson are partnered with a leading retail brand to identify a Marketing/PPC manager to support their team over peak periods. This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, drive performance and provide insight across digital channels.

Experience required

• Activate and optimise PPC campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• Manage Affiliate programmes
• Launch and optimise Apple Search Ads for app marketing
• Analyse data and report on results using Excel and other tools

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with strong organisational skills? We are seeking a Legal Support Analyst to join a dynamic legal operations team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accurate routing, triage, and management of sensitive legal correspondence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a law degree and prior legal work experience who is looking to gain further exposure in legal operations within a fast-paced environment.

Role: Legal Support Analyst

Rate: £225-£275 Inside IR35

Contract: 12 Months

What you’ll do:

• Review and categorise incoming legal mail promptly and accurately in line with legal and company requirements.

• Route correspondence to the correct teams or stakeholders based on established processes.

• Maintain accurate records of all mail processing activities using document management and workflow systems.

• Collaborate with Legal Project Managers and colleagues to support smooth operations.

• Escalate anomalies or complex cases to the relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.

• Contribute ideas to refine processes, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance.

• Safeguard confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

What we’re looking for:

• Law degree (essential) with some prior experience in a legal, compliance, or operations role.

• Familiarity with document management systems or workflow platforms (e.g., Salesforce) is desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of correspondence accurately.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong IT literacy, with confidence in Google Suite and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

• A proactive and adaptable mindset, able to work well in a dynamic environment.

• Team player with effective communication skills and a customer-service approach.

Why join?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a busy legal operations function, gaining hands-on experience in handling legal correspondence and supporting compliance processes. It’s a great stepping stone for those looking to build a career in legal operations, compliance, or corporate law.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Medical Underwriter

• £200-300 p/d (via umbrella)
• 6 month initial contract (potential for temp-to-perm)
• South West & Midlands (flexible hybrid working)

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading insurance provider to deliver high-quality underwriting support across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection products (Individual Protection). As part of this collaboration, we are seeking experienced professionals to help meet growing business demand.

Key focus areas;

• Medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection.
• Managing a high volume of cases with capacity to take on additional work.
• Ensuring consistent service delivery across expanding business areas.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Team Assistant, London – Hybrid

Summary of the role

One of the world’s largest independent insurance brokerages are currently seeking a Team Assistant / Executive Assistant to join their company. They are looking for someone to work alongside the existing Executive Assistant team to provide general administrative support.

What you’ll be doing

• Organising meetings
• Supporting on travel arrangements
• Processing expenses
• Arranging client events (meeting room / location bookings, arranging refreshments, coordinating slides/materials for the event etc).

What we’re looking for

• Previous Team Assistant / Executive Assistant experience.
• Preferably coming with industry experience from any of the following Insurance, Banking or Law Firms.
• Have experience of dealing with Stakeholders.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Medical Underwriter

• £200-300 p/d (via umbrella)
• 6 month initial contract (potential for temp-to-perm)
• South West & Midlands (flexible hybrid working)

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading insurance provider to deliver high-quality underwriting support across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection products (Individual Protection). As part of this collaboration, we are seeking experienced professionals to help meet growing business demand.

Key focus areas;

• Medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection.
• Managing a high volume of cases with capacity to take on additional work.
• Ensuring consistent service delivery across expanding business areas.

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Our client a well known Insurance Company is currently looking to hire an IT & Professional Services Procurement / Category Manager with experience of working with a number of IT Suppliers/Vendors and various other Vendors/Suppliers.

Duration: 3 to 6 Months (6 Months)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working 1 to 2 Days) – Potentially Flexible on Hybrid Working

Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

Start Date: ASAP

A forward-thinking IT & Professional Services Procurement Manager who will be accountable for the delivery of procurement excellence whilst being responsive to customers’ needs and evolving demands. By executing the IT RFP, RFQ sourcing strategy, you will support the the companies IT Strategy and outlined objectives.

Duties:

• IT Procurement within the following categories, Software, Hardware, Services and Telecoms – Development and implementation of the yearly procurement plan ensuring alignment and consistency with the IT Sourcing strategy
• Working on Professional Services Categories
• Lead evaluation and decision process for supplier selection in accordance with the companies IT policies and procedures
• Ensure Group scale is leveraged for Procurements through close communication
• with wider Commercial team and IT stakeholders

Experience Required:

• Experienced IT & Professional Services experience required
• Experience working in a large blue-chip environment preferred – Having a track record of delivering significant benefits to make change happen through professional procurement
• Experience working and negotiating with suppliers – Managing a range of procurement contracts.
• Experienced in vendor management and getting the most out of current contracts
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build long lasting relationships with internal colleagues and external suppliers
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
• Ideally from a Financial Services or Insurance background

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Our client a well known Insurance organisation are currently looking to hire 10 Underwriters to join a busy and growing Underwriting Team.

Title: Underwriters x10
Location: York, Sheffield, Bristol, Norwich – Flexible on Location as could be Remote working.
Duration: 6 Months – Potential to go Temp to Perm for the right individuals
Day Rate: Competitive (inside IR35 via Umbrella)

Underwriting – Individual Protection

Key Focus Areas:

• Medical underwriting across Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection products – also known as “Individual Protection
• Primarily focused on back filling attrition and supporting business growth.
• To complete volume of business currently with view to support further work coming through from the business.
• Ensuring adequate capacity to service the expanding needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Seeking experienced individuals who can carry out assessments and deliver work effectively.
• Must have experience of all THREE areas: Medical/Critical Illness & Income Protection & Life products.
• Experience working as an Underwriter
• Experience of working within an Insurance based company

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Pension Analyst

We are currently exclusively partnered with a medium to large scale financial services organisation based in Derbyshire, who are recruiting for Technical Pension Administrators/Technical Pension Analysts. The role will sit within a department who are responsible for the technical integrity across all areas of the business.

They are happy for the successful candidate to work on a hybrid bases with 3 days in the office, and 2 days at home being the split.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform pension-related calculations, validate data accuracy, and provide technical support to the services team on complex or high-value cases.
• Assist with updates to the pension administration system, including amendments to calculation logic and background data tables.
• Develop and maintain bespoke calculations for system testing and handle cases that cannot be processed automatically.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment and enhancement of operational and system controls to help mitigate risk to the Scheme

Experience needed:

• Background working with DB (Defined Benefits) pension schemes
• Experience in writing and developing calculations
• Proficient in MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Strong communication – both verbally and written

Benefits:

• Salary up to £43,000 – depending on experience
• Generous pension scheme – up to 17% employer contribution
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – increasing with services
• Other standard company benefits

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.