Commercial Officer

4 weeks ago


Fareham, United Kingdom Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 268547**Salary**:

- £25,052 - £36,214- Salary is dependent on experience and skills. Dstl level 4: £25,052 - £29,228**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- Dstl L4 / MOD C2**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DSTL - Operations Division - Commercial Procurement Services**Type of role**:

- Commercial
- Procurement and Contracts Management**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 10Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury - SP4 0JQ, Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham - PO17 6ADAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) works to maximise the impact of science and technology for the Defence, security and prosperity of the United Kingdom. In order to do this, we need people who can use their skills to innovate and develop technologies, which give our country the winning-edge.

As a Commercial Officer you will be part of our Commercial Division, and you'll join a diverse team of around 130 people who support the successful delivery of Defence procurement programmes, at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We welcome all applicants and those from the LGBTQI community.

**Job description**:
As part of a team of up to six employees, you will typically be working for a Commercial Manager developing procurement requirements with other Dstl employees and internal projects. You will determine procurement strategies and support value for money tendering including negotiation with suppliers and supplier selection.

We are seeking experienced Commercial Officers ideally with experience of public sector procurement regulations - PCR & DSPCR, but also Commercial Officers with transferable skills sets and a desire to succeed.

**In this role you will**:

- Have the skills to think ahead and plan own workload.
- Proven communications skills and ability to work in collaboration with colleagues, project staff and engage suppliers as part of contract negotiations.
- The ability to develop and seek out cost effective options.
- The ability to seek and implement opportunities for improved service delivery and efficiencies

Please see attached role profile for full details

**Person specification**:
**Essential Experience**
- You have worked in a ‘Commercial Procurement’ role which has enabled you to work independently on sourcing, category management and contract management activities.

**Essential Qualifications**

Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4/C or higher which must include English and Maths.

Have achieved professional competencies either through relevant commercial procurement experience, combined with commercial qualifications or preferably at or working towards MCIPS.

**Important Information***

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

**Qualifications**:

- Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4/C or higher which must include English and Maths.**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service

**Benefits**:
**Benefits**

Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:

- ** Financial**: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- ** Flexible working**: Working options include alternative working patterns, compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours
- ** Flexible working hours**: Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
- ** Annual leave**: A generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
- ** Family**:Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
- ** Learning and Development**: Encouragement and support on charterships, accreditations and access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Paid memberships with 2 relevant bodies/institutions. Employees have access to Civil Service Learning.
- ** Facilities**: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés a


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