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On behalf of the DSTL, we are looking for a Commercial Manager Inside IR35 for a 12 month contract based Hybrid Working (2/3 days per week in Salisbury and remaining WFH)

DSTL is the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s science and technology organisation, providing unique expertise, crucial insights and delivering battle-winning solutions for the benefit of the nation and allies. DSTL is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field. DSTL supplies specialist and sensitive services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia and worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support.

Role purpose:

DSTL has a requirement for a Commercial Manager to work at Dstl within the Estates Commercial team.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 

The main duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Manager would be to:

• Provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment. Requirements vary in value and complexity and mostly relate to design and construction (RIBA Stages 0-7).
• Work closely with Project Managers to help articulate requirements (Scope) and determine the most appropriate routes to market, often selecting from a range of Public Sector Framework Agreements e.g. Crown Commercial Services.
• Drafting Commercial Strategies for inclusion in business cases.
• Work alongside the NEC PM to provide general contract management e.g. negotiation and implementation of Compensation Events, as well as administration and management of all contracts, in line with MOD Commercial policies and Government Commercial Function contract management standards.
• Pre sourcing, sourcing and contract management activities including managing stakeholder and supplier relationships.

Essential:

• Experience with Public Contract Regulations (PCR), Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR).
• Working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience of working in a commercial team specifically supporting significant design and construction programmes.
• Extensive experience of NEC4 contracting, specifically Engineering Construction Contracts (ECC) and Professional Service Contracts (PSC); an NEC4 accreditation would be beneficial.
• Communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be also required.
• An ability to communicate priorities and business plans to internal and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost and quality.
• NEC4 Contracting experience and placing contracts in accordance with Public Procurement Directives/Procurement Law.

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

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DSTL 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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DSTL 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 exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

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.