Assistant Commercial Officer - 4566
1
East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands
Peterborough , Solihull
Kingfisher House, Sapphire East
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Procurement and Contracts Management
£22,211
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 the 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 in the day to day activities.
Supporting budget holders in awarding low value low risk contracts in accordance with the 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 in the day to day activities.
The Central Operations Procurement team are a small unit operating in a dispersed manner across the Midland and Anglian Region, (as they operated in the past), with a majority of the team working in the Sapphire offices. Organisational spend supported by the Central Operations team is in excess of £180m for a variety of agreements, contracts and frameworks for local delivery and also nationally.
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) and proven ability and/or knowledge of:
Experience of dealing with customers, meeting their expectations.
Demonstrates an understanding of working within a team, managing conflicting demands on time due to working to tight timescales.
Experience of interpreting data and presenting in a format that is appropriate for team members and customers to utilise and interpret.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office Software and business systems.
Experience of dealing with customers, meeting their expectations.
Demonstrates an understanding of working within a team, managing conflicting demands on time due to working to tight timescales.
Experience of interpreting data and presenting in a format that is appropriate for team members and customers to utilise and interpret.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office Software and business systems.
Closing Date: 27th March 2017 at 23:55 hours
Amanda Hadgkiss on mobile number 07710 903233 or amanda.hadgkiss@environment-agency.gov.uk
The job will be based at Sapphire East, Solihull or Kingfisher House, Peterborough.
From time to time you may be asked to undertake some travel outside of your base location.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Amanda Hadgkiss on mobile number 07710 903233 or amanda.hadgkiss@environment-agency.gov.uk
The job will be based at Sapphire East, Solihull or Kingfisher House, Peterborough.
From time to time you may be asked to undertake some travel outside of your base location.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
27/03/2017, 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.
Driving licence required
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.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.