Commercial Officer - Westminster, United Kingdom - City of Westminster Council

City of Westminster Council
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About Us:


THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE CARRICK YARD INVESTMENT


The Finance Team in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where we go above and beyond for our residents - in all sorts of pioneering ways.

Our work has the ability to have profound impact on residents' lives. By being smart and courageous with the council's finances we can achieve more for our residents.

Take the Carrick Yard housing development in Luton Street.

When a big international building firm couldn't find a sales partner, we stepped in to create a joint venture partnership and underwrite any unsold units to protect our investment.

Then when we felt a big banking partner would be overcharging the venture for financing the development, we decided to finance it ourselves.

The result? 171 homes are now under construction, leading the redevelopment of the Church Street area, whilst the council is projecting a potential return on investment of almost 14% - far in excess of anything that can be achieved on cash deposits in current market conditions.


And why does this success matter? Because it allows us to invest even more in public services that are the lifeblood of our communities.

Please view the extraordinary story of the Carrick Yard Investment
here.


The Role:


As a Commercial Officer working on diverse, sub 100k contracts, you can make your own powerful contribution to Westminster's financial stability and success.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team implementing new processes that ensure we achieve value for money for residents.

You'll support the team in researching products and services, communicating with stakeholders and partners, and completing the procurement process from tender to award of contracts.

There is plenty of scope for innovation and learning.

The diverse portfolio, which cuts across everything from public health and environment to children's services, offers every opportunity to build your procurement skills and develop a commercial specialism.

It's a challenging environment with tight, pressurised deadlines, but you'll be surrounded at every step by a supportive, collaborative team.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information.


About You:

You're likely to have a background in a procurement, finance or project management environment.

Your commercial acumen will ideally be matched by knowledge of procurement procedures including contract law, risk management and contract management.

Educated to at least A level standard (or equivalent), you will demonstrate high levels of literacy and numeracy as well as proficiency in using computer software such as Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential and you must be ready to organise your own time and work at pace to meet demanding deadlines.


What We Offer:

Westminster is an amazing place.

We are home to over 250,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster.

Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster.

A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future.

By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe.


As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working.

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