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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Commercial Officer (PAYE) for a 3 month contract based in London or Bristol

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.

Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide. We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad. We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector. We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few. There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you’re a permanent appointee or an interim.

This role sits within the Strategic Commercial Team of CSM which has been established specifically to support the delivery of its commercial strategy working collaboratively with customers and existing commercial teams to optimise value for money and innovating where possible through effective market insight. CSM offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in supporting the successful delivery of the aims of the Portfolio.

As a Commercial Officer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide wide-ranging commercial support to the Portfolio stakeholders from advice / guidance on routes to market, tendering processes and, where appropriate, contract management.
• Support the development and maintenance of the CSM commercial pipeline working closely with subject matter experts and other commercial colleagues within MoD.
• Support the development of complex end -to-end procurements ensuring innovation, where possible whilst adhering to commercial policy, processes and category strategies (where they exist)
• Lead on supply market analysis to ensure an effective understanding of the market dynamics to inform appropriate commercial strategies and in the ongoing management of the contract once in place.
• Network actively across MOD and OGD’s (Other Government Departments), Crown Commercial Services and externally in accessing current trends and best practice, as well as potential routes to market
• Actively contribute to the creation of programme plans, procurement and contracting strategies.
• Provide Contract administration and management as well as Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers & contracts within area of accountability

Essential:

• Experience of managing end to end sourcing in a large-scale complex or high-risk programme.
• Experience of working across a diverse and complex operating model in supporting the development and implementation of effective commercial strategies
• Experience of supporting the development and delivery of complex Invitations to Tender, negotiations and contract that may require non-standard/ bespoke conditions
• Experience of building positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; able to understand and manage multiple perspectives, build consensus and influence stakeholders.
• Experience of working in public sector procurement
• Active SC Clearance

Desirable:

• Working understanding of Oracle Fusion or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• CIPS Level 4 qualification is highly desirable.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

The MoD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.