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Commissioning Manager (National)
MaPS —Bedford
- £68,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Product Manager
Feather Grey Consulting —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Analysis skills
- APIs
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QA Test Analyst
Bibby Financial Services —Warkworth
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
- Gym membership
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1d
Quality Assurance Manager
Solina Group —Biggleswade
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- English
4d
Business Systems Analyst
Fairhive Homes —Aylesbury
- £37,450.80 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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5d
Production Engineer- UK
Murata Power Solutions —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Product Data Management
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Banbury
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- APIs
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
Controls Principal Engineer
KION Group AG —Banbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Electrical Engineering
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
7d
Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics)
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- No degree
- Free parking
- Work from home
Mechanical Engineer - Product Design
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Senior Electronics Engineer
OXTS —Middleton Stoney
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
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Oracle Test Manager - Fixed Term Contract
GXO Logistics —Northampton
- Up to £73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Travel
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Product Data Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Banbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- APIs
- AI
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
12d
D365 Implementation Specialist (Order to Cash)
WD-40 COMPANY —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Communication skills
Lead Technical Manager - Food
Booker Group —Wellingborough
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
23h
Quality & Product Compliance Manager (Mandarin Speaking)
Diva Gift —Towcester
- £29,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Supply Chain and Quality Manager
Airbus Operations Limited —Broughton
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Applus 3C Test Ltd —Silverstone
- From £26,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply

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Commissioning Manager (National)

MaPS -
Bedford

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Job details

Permanent
£68,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Sick pay

Qualifications

Facilitation
Report writing
Report generation
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Risk management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Reference: MaPS01215
Date Posted: 22 June 2026
Expiry Date: August 19, 2026
Recruiter: Money and Pensions Service
Location: 138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK40 1SU, United Kingdom
Hybrid Working: Some hybrid working possible
Salary: £68,000
Sector: Other, IT, Pensions
Job Type: Permanent
Duration: Permanent
Contact: Sophie Rigney
Email: [email protected]

Job Description

Commissioning Manager (National)

£68,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Sitting within the commissioning team as part of the debt function, this role focuses on supporting the National Programme Procurement Lead to design, implement and support national commissioning programmes for debt advice. Working closely with commercial, policy and delivery colleagues in a matrix environment, the postholder will ensure that the full commercial lifecycle - from programme design and application processes to grant award, monitoring, performance management and evaluation - reflects MaPS’ strategic priorities and regulatory responsibilities.

The role will champion good practice, strengthen provider capability, and ensure that funding supports high quality, client focused debt advice services. The role may also act as deputy to the National Programme Procurement Lead.

Why This Role Matters

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gain insights and ensure that commissioned debt advice services are aligned with MaPS' strategic objectives.
Support and contribute to the entire commissioning process, from identification of needs to the evaluation of service delivery, ensuring compliance with MaPS' policies and regulatory requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the commissioning of debt advice services, ensuring that potential issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
Support the development and continuous improvement of commissioning frameworks, resources and processes, incorporating best practices and feedback from stakeholders.
Developing and maintaining effective records and collateral to support programme governance

What You’ll Bring

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

Essential
Understanding of the debt advice sector or similar
Understanding of the funding commissioning lifecycle, relevant commercial standards and the responsibilities of public-sector funders.
Experience of grants or contract management
Self-motivated and organised, efficiently managing multiple projects and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are consistently met and objectives achieved.
Excellent communication skills including facilitation, presentations and in writing
Negotiation skills and sound judgement to balance conflicting interests and priorities

Desirable
Extensive experience in debt advice sector, ideally in operational and strategic management and delivery
Comprehensive knowledge of various funding mechanisms available within the advice sector, identifying and securing appropriate financial resources for clients and programs.
Familiarity with contracts assurance, audit processes and evaluation approaches

Personal Attributes

Effective operator within a matrix team
Proactive
Sees tasks through to completion
Pragmatic
Confident and capable of deputising for service lead

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Open: 05/08/2026 | Deadline: 19/08/2026

To apply, please submit the following documents:

Your most up-to-date CV

A cover letter (max 500 words). Please structure your cover letter as below:

Essential Criteria & Desirable Criteria
Using the essential and desirable criteria section of the job advert provide concise examples that demonstrate your judgement, level of responsibility and impact.

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Between 05/08/2026 – 21/08/2026

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:

Discuss your experience in more detail
Learn more about the role and our organisation
Ask any questions you may have

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Hosted on 31/08/2026

Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend an in person interview at the Bedford Office

This stage will consist of:

A task of presentation that you will need to prepare before the interview
A structured interview with competency based questions

We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our values guide how we work together:

Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What We Offer

30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance
EAP Assist & Life
Enhanced family and sick pay
2 paid volunteering days
Recognition scheme
Retail discounts portal

Flexible Working

We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.

Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.

Important Information About Applying

Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact [email protected]. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Job Reference: MaPS01215

Close Date: 19/08/2026

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