JOB SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Function within the Corporate group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a fixed term contract/loan/internal move or temporary promotion basis until 31 March 2026. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working. This role is expected to be onsite in South Mimms 2-3 days per week.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Our successful candidate will have:

• Experience of managing internal relationships and contracts for supply of large and complex goods and services within FM, production, manufacturing, pharma or science/laboratory
• Ability to interpret, advise, challenge and draft contractual terms and conditions -Government Short Form, CCS and NEC
• MCIPS and/or World Commerce and Contracting qualifications desirable but not essential
• Ability to make effective decisions, delivering value for money making efficient, effective and economic use of taxpayers’ money in the delivery of public services.

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

• Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of ‘Experience of managing internal relationships and contracts for supply of large and complex goods and services within any of the following: FM; Production or manufacturing; Pharma; Science/Laboratory’
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for leading all procurements for the Freeze Dryer Facility Upgrade Programme (MARRS) and supporting the Project Manager in the delivery of Contract Management plans, principles and processes.
The post holder will be competent in: Supplier and Contract Management, running public sector procurement including PA23, and NEC4 contracts including Engineering and Construction Contracts and Professional Services Contracts. The post holder will also possess key soft skills, in particular supplier relationship management, negotiation and stakeholder management.
The job holder will be expected to demonstrate leadership in running tenders and drafting contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of procurements on time to support the upgrade programme
• Contract management to ensure delivery of the contracts on time and on budget.
• Working with stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome across a range of procurements.
• Provide expert commercial advice that draws on relevant procurement legislation, policy, information, supply market knowledge, and commercial experience
• NEC4 contracts including Engineering and Construction Contracts and Professional Services Contracts.