Full-Time SDA Assistant Commercial Officer
Job Description
Salary – £24,650 – £29,000
Job description
We currently have a vacancy to be part of a small Commercial team managing a portfolio covering a number of Contracts within HMNB Clyde which will include the management of high profile and complex Contracts for the provision of Soft Facilities Management and Hard Facilities Management and Alongside Services across the Naval Base sites.
You will closely support senior management with, or personally leading on specific work streams, supporting cross functional teams or leading on senior stakeholder engagement. Alternatively you may be charged with delivering maximum value via contract management activities, influencing commercial strategy and addressing the consequences of any changes that occur. You will work closely and collaboratively with a variety of people, advising others as a Commercial professional and being seen as a knowledgeable expert. You will support other teams (Procurement or Contract Management) as required to support fluctuations in workload, taking a proactive, best practice approach to the work you deliver.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of a Assistant Commercial Officer within the SDA may include the following:
– Negotiating terms and pricing, placing and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £0.25M in accordance with the Ministry of Defence policy.
– Communicating in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership, suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
– Provide assurance and due diligence commercial activity within own area of responsibility in order to provide confidence in commercial outcomes.
– Providing advice to Commercial Assistants.
– Contributing to wider Commercial Function and business improvement activities.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Experience of supporting the development of appropriate contracting methods and strategies.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of tender process activities.
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Hold or complete a CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma and attend defence commercial professionalism courses to develop commercial skills and ensure on-going Continuing Professional Development.
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Contract Management
• Tender Bid & Process
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Communicating and influencing
• Working together
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Parking is available at this site.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
The DE&S & SDA Commercial Function is made up of around 1000 people who provide independent, professional judgement on commercial, procurement and contract management matters to meet the Armed Force’s needs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, whilst driving value for the customer. As a member of the Commercial team, you will play a key part in helping to equip and support the armed forces for everything from disaster relief and reconstruction to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.
How to Apply
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