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Posting ID
PSR1JP00103987
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Ministry of Defence
Contract duration
12 month
Location
Corsham
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) we are looking for a Commercial Officer (INSIDE IR35) for a 12-month hybrid contract based out of Corsham.

 

The successful candidate will have an expectation of 4 days working in the office and the one day working from home

 

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. 

 

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year.  Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including:

  • military fighting vehicles 
  • education services 
  • nuclear submarines 
  • facilities management 

 

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term. 

 

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

 

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

 

DV 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.

 

 

 

As a Commercial Officer, your main responsibilities will be: 

 

  • Support the delivery of a £1m–£2m Category B procurement exercise. 
  • Work closely with project teams and key stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle. 
  • Draft and review contract terms and conditions. 
  • Develop and tailor ITT documentation and procurement packs. 
  • Contribute to commercial plans, sourcing strategies and evaluation approaches. 
  • Support procurement activity within a large framework agreement. 
  • Adapt and enhance existing commercial and procurement documentation. 
  • Evaluate and score commercial tender responses. 
  • Collate evaluation outcomes and support procurement recommendations. 
  • Provide flexible commercial support across a variety of projects as business needs require.

 

 

Essential: 

 

  • Proven experience working on high-value framework contracts. 
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to work across multiple projects. 
  • Experience delivering end-to-end procurement competitions. 
  • Strong knowledge of contract documentation and tender processes. 
  • Experience evaluating and moderating commercial tender responses. 
  • Background in infrastructure or service management contracts preferred. . 
  • PFI contract exit experience highly desirable. 
  • Must be able to undertake site visits where required.

 

 

 

Desirable: 

 

  • Background in infrastructure or service management contracts preferred
  • Understanding of NEC contracts desirable
  • Experience supporting contract exit and transition activities desirable.
  • PFI contract exit experience 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, 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. 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 


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 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.


 

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