De&s Commercial Officer

4 months ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

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

- 310690**Salary**:

- £32,500 - £35,000- per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document attached for salary details.**Job grade**:

- Other- Senior Technical Specialist I**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Commercial**Type of role**:

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

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

- 5Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3LJAbout the job

**Job summary**:
We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

**Job description**:
As part of our Commercial function, you'll join a diverse team of around 1,000 people who support the successful delivery of defence procurement programmes with real world impact. Equipping and supporting the UK’s armed forces, these programmes range from peacekeeping to disaster relief to humanitarian aid projects - and we’re proud to help deliver them while ensuring compliance and best value.

We have multiple opportunities for Commercial Officers to join our team in Portsmouth. You would be responsible for delivering multi-million-pound contracts that enable the Navy and the Naval Base to function on a daily basis. This is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of a Commercial Officer role and for you to build upon existing experience. Individuals who can demonstrate enthusiasm for their work, and the willingness to learn and adapt will thrive. Whilst at this level you may be required to undertake staff management responsibilities, it is not a requirement for this role however, there will be the opportunity to develop your managerial skills to aid your personal development.

This is a great way to begin or continue your career in the Civil Service. There are a large number and a variety of roles available within DE&S working on projects in support of the British Armed Forces. You will be supporting them in everything from disaster relief and reconstruction to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid projects.

Please also note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our **CV guidance** before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

**Responsibilities**
- Developing Invitation to Tender documentation, negotiating terms, pricing and placing of contracts up to a maximum delegation of £2.5M, in accordance with the Ministry of Defence policy.
- Supporting the development of new Procurement Strategies through analysis of the markets for Defence Equipment, ‘learning from experience’ with other teams in DE&S and using DE&S acquisition tools to advertise defence procurements to future suppliers.
- Monitoring supplier performance management in accordance with Contract Management Plans.
- Contributing to wider Commercial function and business improvement activities.
- Communicating in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

**Person specification**:

- Previous experience of successfully delivering either in a contract management or contract sourcing role is essential.
- The ability to manage staff where required, providing advice and support on development.
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

- Tender and Bid Process
- Contract Management
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together

**Benefits**:

- 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes

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**Selection process detail

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