IT Commercial & Compliance Officer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 17% sure that is the right code. Harvey Nash is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 4122 (Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks) · 17% match
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 19% match
- Possible 2439 (Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
2439 Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £39,600 | £45,300 | £50,900 | £56,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
IT Commercial & Compliance Officer
Directorate: Digital & Technology
Reporting to: Head of IT Service Delivery
Role Level: Frontline Worker
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an IT Commercial & Compliance Officer to join the Digital & Technology team and support the effective financial, commercial and compliance management of IT services.
You will play a key role in monitoring IT CAPEX and OPEX spend, managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, renewals, licensing and supplier records.
You will also provide accurate cost reporting, forecasting and management information, helping identify opportunities to improve value for money while ensuring IT expenditure, procurement activity and contract governance remain well controlled and compliant.
The role will also support audit and assurance activities, working closely with Finance, Procurement, Risk & Assurance, IT teams and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
IT Spend & Financial Management
- Monitor CAPEX and OPEX spend against agreed budgets.
- Track licensing, renewals, cloud and AI-related costs.
- Produce cost reports, forecasts and financial analysis.
- Review invoices and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Manage purchase orders, payments, accruals and reconciliations.
- Support budget planning and year-end processes.
Commercial & Supplier Management
- Administer IT contracts, renewals, licences and commercial records.
- Support procurement activity, contract negotiations and variations.
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and deliver value for money.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure IT commercial activity complies with procurement regulations, financial policies and internal controls.
- Support and coordinate compliance audits covering areas such as account management, IT assets and cyber security.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and support assurance activities.
- Identify and escalate commercial, financial and compliance risks.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with Finance, Procurement, Risk & Assurance, IT teams and suppliers.
- Act as a key point of contact for commercial, financial and compliance queries.
- Provide clear management information to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of IT commercial processes and governance.
About You
You will have experience in a commercial, financial, procurement or IT support environment, with a strong understanding of budgets, reporting and supplier management.
We're looking for:
- Experience monitoring IT budgets, CAPEX/OPEX, forecasts and expenditure.
- Experience with invoices, purchase orders, payments and reconciliations.
- Strong Excel and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience supporting contracts, suppliers, licensing or renewals.
- Knowledge of procurement, financial controls, audit and contract governance.
- Understanding of IT services, software licensing, cloud costs and value for money.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Relevant qualifications or training in finance, procurement, contract management, supplier management, business administration or IT commercial support would be advantageous.
Background Checks
Basic DBS and Social Media Check required.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks (SOC 4122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~213k in sample- Middle half £27,560–39,884
- Median £31,876
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Not necessarily. Harvey Nash holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.