Job Description

Salary

£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits).

Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in service support and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering the most technically complex programmes in Defence. We employ over 1500 people and have an annual spend of c. £3.5 billion.

Job description

Sourcing and Commercial Management of major infrastructure requirements and contracts in support of the Submarine Infrastructure Programme at HM Naval Base Devonport.The post holder will directly provide expertise covering assignments within contract sourcing and contract management, while also providing commercial leadership of a portfolio/or portfolios of contracts. This is an excellent opportunity offering a wide and varied range of commercial duties and a unique prospect for the individual.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and multi-disciplined team within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), focusing on the procurement and support of some of the most complex equipment in the world. The SDA is responsible for the UK’s submarine maintenance and build programme; which is one of the UK’s top defence priorities and contains some of the nation’s largest Capital programmes. Working with our key industrial partners, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Babcock Marine, we are striving towards delivering submarine capability safely, securely, and more effectively every year.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Commercial Manager within the SDA may include the following:

– Leading the development of appropriate contracting methods and management strategies
– Negotiating with Industry including pricing negotiations and contract amendments
– Responsible for leading tender evaluation output stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly
– Sourcing Activities;
– Contract Management and Contract Administration
– Developing supplier relations
– Adhering to appropriate Public Procurement laws, as well as establishing Intellectual Property Rights
– Depending on experience, responsibility for coaching, developing and supervising commercial staff and sharing knowledge and expertise

What you will be assessed against

To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Relevant contract sourcing and/or contract management experience.
• Hold or working towards a minimum of a CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma
• Achieve Government Commercial Function (GCF) professional standard through Practitioner Level Accreditation Panel
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems and programmes

It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• Working towards achieving and obtaining Levels 5 and 6, including attendance at 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:

• Tender & Bid Process
• Contract Management

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

• Communicating and influencing
• Seeing the big picture

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. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

Find out more about what we offer by clicking here

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 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.

Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

Benefits

Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here

This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):

• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills

For additional guidance on writing a CV for SDA, please click here

Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).

If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S & SDA Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Commercial Manager, Defence, SDA, and South West. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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