Assistant Commercial Officer

1
South East
Reading , Worthing
Guildbourne House, Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Commercial
£22,211.00
To assist budget holders in delivering value for money from every pound that we spend, taking into account whole life costs in delivering environmental outcomes.

Supporting budget holders in awarding low value low risk contracts in accordance with Environment Agency procurement policies and procedures to meet business needs, objectives and delivers outcomes. Assisting senior colleagues by providing administrative support in developing more complex contracts.

Undertaking comprehensive administrative duties and maintaining good communication links with all parties involved the day to day activities
The South East Procurement team operates across the South East Region, mainly working from the Worthing and Reading offices. Organisation spend support by the team is in excess of £180m for a variety of agreements, contracts and frameworks for local delivery and also nationally.
Act as an initial point of contact, communicating and filtering information for the team so advice and support is delivered accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the team, ensuring systems are in place to maximise the effective use of the team’s time.

Research and compile information to enable everyone to give effective presentations that enable understanding and action.

Produce management reports and recommendations to assist others in making decisions.

Manage simple Procurement projects or perform the role of the Procurement lead, to advice on financial governance, local knowledge or technical skills to the solution of problems.

Provide advice and guidance in order to support teams deliver their objectives.

Participate in the development of teamwork plans and deliver any agreed actions effectively, to contribute to business planning and delivery.

Maintain a strong customer focus to ensure effective relationships, working to achieve environmental goals.
Derek Matthews
Phone: 02030257065
Email: derek.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk

20/01/2017, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

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The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

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