Commercial Capability Manager - British Embassy Lisbon (PRT26-001998)

Detalhe da Oferta:

Please note we only accept applications submitted through the following link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/26712-Commercial-Capability-Manager-PRT26-001998/en-GB

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Lisbon is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic, security and consular interests overseas. From Lisbon, we are now seeking a high calibre Commercial Capability Manager to support the FCDO’s commercial function globally, working with teams in the UK and across our overseas Posts.

In this role, you will contribute to delivering commercial excellence across the FCDO by supporting commercial capability, learning and development, capacity and competency management, and aspects of budgeting and planning. Your work will help ensure that commercial teams have the skills, tools and capacity they need to deliver complex programmes effectively.

You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including FCDO Commercial Directorate colleagues in the UK and commercial teams at overseas Posts, to promote best practice, support continuous improvement, and strengthen commercial professionalism across the organisation.

Although based at the British Embassy in Lisbon, this is a cross cutting role with an international remit. You will work as part of a wider commercial capability network and will also be expected to operate independently, using your judgement and experience to manage priorities, drive performance, and respond flexibly to changing operational demands.

1. Commercial Capability Improvement:

Lead defined workstreams to strengthen commercial capability and awareness across the organisation.

1. Performance, Talent and Compliance Management

Coordinate commercial performance management, talent planning and succession pipeline activities within the wider team.

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, other government departments, external training providers, and the Government Commercial Function.

1. Change, Communications and Training Delivery

Coordinate end‑to‑end change, capability, communications, engagement and training activities for the commercial function.

1. Continuous Improvement and Reporting

Lead and support the development and delivery of commercial continuous improvement plans and reporting cycles.

1. Agile Workforce Contribution

1. Professional Standards

Where applicable, affiliate with the relevant specialist network or professional body (e.g., CIPS, CIPD).

• Full professional proficiency in English written and spoken C1 level for the CEFR framework*.
• Ability to develop others through coaching, mentoring and sharing technical/commercial knowledge, with a clear understanding of the commercial environment.
• At least 3 year's experience in staff Development/L&D roles
• At least 3 year's experience in procurement
• At least 3 years' experience in project management, including delivery against agreed specifications, delegations and timelines.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience producing clear summary dashboards by analysing and manipulating information, using Microsoft tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and SharePoint.
• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels, adapting style to influence, explain benefits delivered, and support effective governance and relationship management.
• Ability to identify, articulate and communicate cyber, personnel and physical risks, securing agreement on appropriate mitigations.
• Strong teamworking skills, with the ability to support team performance, handle setbacks constructively and resolve issues collaboratively.

• Awareness and understanding of public sector commercial principles and legislation

Start Date: 29 June 2026

• This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours net per week) subject to 240 days probation period.
• The British Embassy in Lisbon aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role of €60,021.19 gross annual salary paid in fourteen instalments; plus a monthly meal allowance of €193.60. This salary is payable if the successful candidate is subject to individual income tax (IRS) in Portugal on the employment income in question. If the successful candidate is not subject to individual income tax (IRS) on their employment income in Portugal, and/or is not taxable elsewhere on such income, he / she will receive the above salary minus a reference amount approximate to the level of Portuguese tax that would be applicable if the income were subject to tax locally. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
• All staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Portugal are subject to local Portuguese employment law as well as internal regulations in force at any given time.
• The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Portugal in order to apply.
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Portugal. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
• The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contract who have not yet completed two thirds of their contract.
• British Embassy Lisbon offers a supportive environment for its team, including flexible working opportunities, a rich learning and training offering and a focus on individual development.

• Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
• We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
• Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
• Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
• *Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for this Country Based Staff role with the British Government through this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/26712-Commercial-Capability-Manager-PRT26-001998/en-GB