Sda Commercial Assistant

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

- 246234**Salary**:

- £20,500 - £22,000-
**Job grade**:

- Other- Level 1 (Administrator/Specialist)**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Submarine Delivery Agency - Commercial**Type of role**:

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

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

- 1Contents

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About the job

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- BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1AFAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part 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 some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.
- At the SDA, it’s our people that make us great. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to - whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.**Job description**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Commercial Team assisting with the management of a portfolio covering a number of contracts. The primary duty station for this role will be Barrow-in-Furness. In line with our smarter working policy, you will be required on site as agreed to meet business needs and will enjoy significant flexible working options.

You'll benefit from a clear career path with plenty of opportunities for progression, support from colleagues and mentors to develop your career, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

We are currently seeking an entry level Commercial Assistant. This is the entry level into the Commercial function and covers assignments within General Administration, Sourcing, Sales, Contract Management, Disposals and Corporate Activities i.e. Policy, Training and Supplier Relations.

The role provides mostly working level support, operating as a supervised practitioner and can have a Commercial delegation as required up to a maximum of £0.25m, on completion of relevant training.

We are looking for ambitious individuals, who are looking to build a full range of commercial skills and embark on an exciting career within the SDA.

In addition to enjoying a meaningful role within the Civil Service you will be supported to attain relevant Commercial certifications and qualifications.

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**

This role will cover Contract Management and Purchasing with additional responsibilities including general administrative support to senior team members.

You will be working on a wide range of Commercial projects and varied activities including:

- Supporting contract management and sourcing activities including attendance at contract review meetings
- Arranging and administering tenders
- Responding to requests for information
- Arranging meetings, facilities and travel
- Administration and management of contract files and records
- Supporting audit and assurance of commercial policies and approvals
- Collating, presenting and maintenance of management information
- Support processing of purchase orders on our internal system

Please note, due to security requirements, this post is reserved for Sole UK Nationals.

**Person specification**:

- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to use IT systems and programmes
- Evidence of CIPS Level 4 /or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this by commencing study within one year of appointment

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

- Previous experience of working as part of a Team
- Minimum of Maths and English GCSE grades 4 - 9 (A* to C), or equivalent

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

- Contract Management (Awareness)
- Tender and Bid Process (Aw