Commercial Officer, DSTL, up to £460/day

The Defence Science and Technical Laboratory are seeking a Commercial Officer to join their team in Fareham.

Team: Ministry of Defence|Defence Science and Technology Laboratory|Operations|Commercial

Initial contracts will run for 1 year (240 days) and offer a rate up to £460/day.

IR35 STATUS: Inside IR35. This engagement has been assessed by the public body as Inside IR35 legislation. Candidates would be required to operate through an umbrella company on this engagement.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 21/06/2021 at 10:00

This role requires Active SC (Security Check) clearance. Applicants require active SC clearance or the willingness to go through clearance before starting on site. Candidates with current clearance will be preferred. Candidates must be a sole British national.

Main Responsibilities

• Working within a commercial team to deliver programme objectives;
• Supporting colleagues to achieve targets in relevant timescales;
• Developing successful working relationships with external suppliers.
• Contributing to procurement and contract strategies;
• Compiling and issuing tenders;
• Administering contract amendments;
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to the wider business;
• Ensuring all procurement activities are within budget;
• Ensuring all activity undertaken is in line with government regulations and best practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Public Sector experience
• MOD familiarity is essential
• Experience in sourcing/tendering
• Demonstrated experience as a contractor
• CIPS is desirable
• Stakeholder management experience

Candidate Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, this role will not offer Visa sponsorship. Tier 2 – General visas are cannot be accepted. This role requires that candidates be willing to undergo BPSS (DS) Baseline Personnel Security Standard (with a Disclosure Scotland).

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