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Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join this fast paced and constantly evolving professional environment and form the core of the Army�s commercial professionals. This is a fascinating, challenging role in the Ministry of Defence Commercial Function with a direct impact on procuring and purchasing the key items to enable the British military to conduct its various operational functions.
Army Commercial sits within Army, one of the four Front Line Commands (FLC) the others being Navy, Air and Strat Com. The Army Commercial Team� responsible for working closely with the British Army within their fast-paced Military Head Quarters to deliver innovative solutions to Defence requirements. We play a vital role in supporting Defence by contracting a diverse portfolio of requirements ranging in value and complexity from long term commitments in specialist capability areas to low value short term support contracts and sales contracts generating income and supporting wider Defence engagement priorities.
The Army Commercial Team comprises of around 106 qualified Commercial Officers ranging in grades who place around 200 contracts a year for around �240M worth of activity and manage �5bn worth of contracts. At Army Commercial you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience, we employ dedicated people who challenge and operate outstanding practices.
Much of the equipment we purchase isn�t �off-the-shelf�, so a crucial part of the job is negotiating the details of the contracts we place, agreeing the terms of delivery. This outstanding mix of Procurement and Contract Management makes up the Commercial Function, and across the Function we work with customers, partners and professionals.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high profile programme and procurement �actions spanning all stages of the procurement lifecycle for diverse requirements in support of the British Army.
The teams falling under Army Commercial are spread over 3 locations (Andover, Warminster and Northern Ireland). Andover will be your primary duty station. The role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you line manager.�
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) Commercial Officer role is embedded within the AAP team and supports the Head of Army Commercial in delivering AAP contracts to the Army. The AAP team is based at Army HQ in Andover and is responsible for the delivery of Apprenticeships and their associated End Point Assessments across Units both inside and outside the Army TLB. The AAP Army Commercial Sourcing team is responsible for the delivery of contracts on behalf of a wide cross section of army customers with a considerable range of value. It is anticipated that contracts will be awarded through a variety of contractual vehicles.
The AAP Commercial higher executive officer role within the Army Commercial Sourcing team will cover the development of a range of requirements for the AAP Team from their concept with the customer, through to awarding and managing the contracts. The role is expected to become the Subject Matter Expert and focal point for all aspects of the AAP for army commercial.
Whilst this job is physically located within Commercial Branch in Andover and will have Desk Officer responsibilities for a range of requirements both to award and manage AAP contracts, it is fully embedded within the AAP team and will undertake only commercial work related to the AAP.�
The role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to develop or enhance a professional career in the commercial function within the context of the Army and the MOD.
Person specification
The key areas of responsibility include:
Management
Management of 1 x EO grade Commercial staff, taking a direct interest in their performance and encouraging development, innovation and continuous improvement. Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships between the AAP and Army Commercial teams. Provide proactive AAP customer engagement (via telephone, email and face to face) to understand their business and identify current and emerging requirements and provide strategies to manage them. To act as focal point for Army Commercial for guidance and advice on the AAP both to the AAP team and wider stakeholders and to act as lead SME in this area. Ensure all data required for planning and reporting is up-to-date and that the team fully understand the importance of accurate MI and the impact that this has on business decisions.Procure and Manage
Ensure all contracts and amendments are placed and payments made by CP&F and ensuring that Government Transparency policy is implemented through use of Contracts Finder where appropriate. To provide support and assistance to the Army Apprenticeships Programme team in the planning, production and execution of tender activity leading to the contractual arrangements for the delivery of apprenticeships and appointment of End-Point Assessment Organisations. Provide assurance that all commercial activity is conducted in accordance with current EU Procurement and Government procurement policy. Provide a reactive and resourceful response to emerging commercial issues and risks, often delivering crisis management/problem solving when required to the local team, commercial senior management, and the Army customer.Mandatory Skills / Experience:
Effective communication and relationship skills.Ability to positively influence stakeholders, peers, and senior colleagues.An Innovative thinker who is willing to challenge process and consider and propose ideas that may change the status quo.CIPS Level 4 or be willing to work towards this by commencing study within one year of appointment.Be willing to complete the MOD Practitioner Commercial Licence Assessment when agreed by line management, typically within 1 year of completing CIPS level 4. An awareness of procurement processes and managing requirements.Person specification:�
Evidence of working collaboratively as part of a team and building strong working relationships with colleagues, including those at a level more senior to them.Evidence of recent procurement activity, demonstrating the value that your activities delivered and experience if working in a define or procure commercial role.Evidence of managing relationships with customers, including where the relationship needed to be developed or improved.Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Managing a Quality ServiceSeeing the Big PictureDelivering at PaceMaking Effective DecisionsLeadershipWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Managing a Quality ServiceTechnical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
The competency level for this role is: Commercial Practitioner. You will be assessed against Section 2 � Sourcing, part 3, Executing the Sourcing Strategy through atechnical based questions at interviewBenefits
Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
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