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SO2 Commercial Officer

Vacancy summary

Joint
JFDHQ 20/22
OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr
Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Squadron Leader, Major (RM)

04/09/2022, 23:55 

12 months
UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@mod.gov.uk
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines
Any
Any
Resources & Learning/DEFAC/Shrivenham
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy will arise for a OF3 to serve as SO2 Commercial Officer at the UK Defence Academy on FTRS Home Commitment Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 September 2022.

Unit Function

To develop the intellectual edge for success on operations and leadership in government, with our allies and coalitions in an era of persistent engagement.

Position Role

Commercial Officer working at the Defence Academy for UK StratCom. 

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust commercial strategies that will deliver effective contractual solutions
  • Compile, issue and evaluate tenders whilst reviewing work and working collaboratively with the wider Strat Com Commercial Team on best practice and lessons learned
  • Working with the Senior Commercial Manager to meet Strat Com Commercial’s vision and ‘Change 23’ transformation programme
  • Assist the Senior Commercial Manager in developing a network across Strat Com, MoD, OGD’s, Crown Commercial Services to enable effective engagement with all stakeholders
  • Assist the Senior Commercial Manager in generating a Contract Management baseline and create, maintain and own robust Contract Management Plans for in-scope contracts
  • Support the implementation and use of e-business procurement tools, promoting their use within the stakeholder community
  • Assist the Senior Commercial Manager in actively seeking out and promoting ‘Commercial Awareness’ opportunities
  • Act as a role model for others, demonstrating good leadership, effective communication and appropriate behaviours, while ensuring compliance with standards and policies
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Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

CIPS Qualified

Contract Writing

Ability to perform in the position quickly, without need for significant development therefore must already be working in a commercial environment, seeking to build on their existing skillset involving sourcing, stakeholder management, contract negotiation and supplier management.

Good communication skills needed to initiate, develop and maintain effective relationships with possibly the broadest range of stakeholders and enablers in Defence, working closely with project and military colleagues to deliver innovative commercial solutions whilst managing a range of stakeholders in the commercial process within the MOD, Other Government Departments and Industry.

SC

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

Royal Air Force Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

All RAF applications are to submit the 4 most recent OJAR’s and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to Sqn Ldr Davina Fisher SO2 Reserves JFD at the following email address - UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@mod.gov.uk

Please note- If applying for post of a higher rank than currently or previously held then a promotion eligibility report for substantive rank must be included.

For further details contact WO1 Andy Bailey WO Reserves at the following email address- UKStratCom-JFD-PSS-ResGp@mod.gov.uk

 

Domestic

Accommodation at entitled rate on site (subject to availability)

Employer Comments

Hybrid working (3 Site/ 2 WFH)

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.