Head of Training Contract Governance and Commercial Oversight – London Fire Brigade

Lead the governance of one of the Brigade’s most significant strategic partnerships

The London Fire Brigade is seeking an experienced and commercially astute leader to take on the newly established role of Head of Training Contract Governance and Commercial Oversight.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of training delivery across one of the UK’s largest fire and rescue services. Reporting directly to the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Learning and Professional Development, you will lead the strategic management, governance and commercial oversight of the Brigade’s principal outsourced training contract, currently valued at approximately £24 million per annum.

As the Brigade’s lead intelligent-client representative for outsourced training services, you will ensure that contracted provision delivers against organisational requirements, operational priorities and value-for-money principles, while maintaining robust governance, supplier accountability and commercial assurance arrangements.

About the role

The postholder will be responsible for leading the Brigade’s contract governance and commercial oversight function, ensuring effective management of contractual performance, financial controls, supplier relationships and strategic service development.
You will work closely with colleagues across Learning and Professional Development, Procurement and Commercial, Finance, Legal and operational departments to ensure that outsourced training services continue to meet the changing needs of the organisation and London’s communities.

The role includes responsibility for:

• Leading the strategic management of a complex, high-value outsourced training contract.
• Acting as the Brigade’s senior client representative and intelligent-client lead for training services.
• Driving supplier accountability through robust performance management, governance and assurance arrangements.
• Leading commercial negotiations relating to contract performance, change control, variations, claims and disputes.
• Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on contract performance, value for money, commercial risks and future service requirements.
• Overseeing contractual governance structures, performance boards, risk management processes and escalation arrangements.
• Supporting future procurement, mobilisation and transition activity associated with training delivery.
• Leading the development of contract management capability and commercial maturity across Learning and Professional Development.