Commercial Officer

The Commercial Officer can either be role an entry level into an evolving, dynamic and progressive Commercial function allowing you to progress your career.  Whilst the role is entry level, evidence of relevant academic study, commercial acumen and an enthusiasm for work are pre-requisites.

Or, this role will be ideal for an experienced commercial administrator who is looking to work in a vibrant work environment delivering critical services to the Royal Navy. Evidence of working in a similar role for +5 years is essential.

What you’ll be doing:

·       Gaining an understanding of the Selborne prime contract and its key requirements

·       Supporting contract management including the administration of (sub)contract management system uploads to ensure currency of documentation

·       Supporting production of regular contract reporting in line with governance and contract requirements (tracking obligations, assumptions and dependencies) and working with internal stakeholders to address any shortcomings

·       Working with the broader Selborne commercial community to understand and track the relationship between prime contract governance and that of the Tier 1 partners

·       Working on change requests from the Authority as part of a cross-Capita (and potentially including Tier 1 partners and broader supply chain) team

·       Supporting the administration of third party income generation opportunities

What we’re looking for:

·       Commercial awareness (being aware of the importance of a contract, understanding commercial risks)

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office including word, excel, powerpoint and sharepoint

·       Good communication skills (both verbal and written)

·       A desire and willingness to learn and develop

·       Confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider team

·       A problem solver mentality

·       An aptitude for maths

·       Excellent computer literacy skills

·       Being a Starter – Finisher: seeing activities through to successful completion

·       Resilience and self-motivation

·       The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure

·       Have confidence in seeking support, input, guidance appropriately and when required

Security Clearance

·       The successful applicant will be required to undertake (and achieve) SC clearance.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform