Sda Assistant Commercial Officer - Helensburgh, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Helensburgh, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Salary:

- £27,800 - £29,900- per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average 27% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Other

Senior Technical Specialist II
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Submarine Delivery Agency
Commercial

Type of role:

Commercial

Other

Working pattern:

Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Benefits:

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Location

HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute G84 8HLAbout 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.

Here you'll 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 perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Discover more about our work:

We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work work for you.

Job description:

You will be part of a small Commercial team, managing a portfolio covering a number of contracts within HMNB Clyde.

As an Assistant Commercial Officer, you will have the opportunity to support a range of commercial activities, including high profile and complex contracts across the Naval Base sites, working closely with stakeholders, and supporting cross functional teamwork.

You will be tasked to deliver maximum value via contract management activities, influencing commercial strategies and addressing the consequences of any changes that occur.

The primary duty station for this role will be HMNB Clyde, and in line with our smarter working policy you will be required on site as agreed, and will enjoy significant flexible working options.

As such, this opportunity would be perfect for someone based in Glasgow or the surrounding areas, who is willing to commute to Faslane on a regular basis.

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

Provide assurance and due diligence for commercial activity to provide confidence in commercial outcomes.
Communicate in a timely manner with a range of internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and Subject Matter Experts.
Negotiate terms and pricing, place and manage contracts and contract amendments up to a maximum delegation of £0.25M in accordance with set guidelines and conditions outlined in the individual's delegation letter and MOD policy.
Depending on project value, assist or lead in the portfolio management for contracts ensuring contract obligations are met in line with the contract and business requirements.
Determine the appropriate commercial actions for requirements including supply market analysis, draft strategy plans, contract management plans and facilitate key aspects of the delivery.
Draft Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT) and contract documentation in accordance with MOD policy and legislation.
Support and provide advice to Commercial Assistant.
Provide support and assistance to commercial enabling teams to assist delivery of SDA continuous improvement projects.

Person specification:

Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to communicate and influence across different levels of the organisation both internally and externally.
Have proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, and the 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
Supervised Practitioner

Contract Management
Supervised Practitioner
Communicating and Influencing CSBC
Working Together CSBC 3

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £27,800, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,506 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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 w