Commercial Officer
1
South East
Reading , Worthing
Guildbourne House, Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Commercial
£26,869.00
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.
To award and monitor intermediate value intermediate risk regional and national contracts in accordance with Environment Agency procurement policies and procedures to meet business needs, objectives and delivers outcomes. To assist senior colleagues by providing support in developing more complex contracts.
Develop relationships with national colleagues, building the Procurement network both internally within the Environment Agency and through the wider Defra network and Government bodies.
To award and monitor intermediate value intermediate risk regional and national contracts in accordance with Environment Agency procurement policies and procedures to meet business needs, objectives and delivers outcomes. To assist senior colleagues by providing support in developing more complex contracts.
Develop relationships with national colleagues, building the Procurement network both internally within the Environment Agency and through the wider Defra network and Government bodies.
The South East Procurement team operates across the South East Region, mostly working from the Reading and Worthing offices. Organisational spend supported by the team is in excess of £180m for a variety of agreements, contracts and frameworks for local delivery and also nationally.
Provide specialist Procurement guidance to operational teams in order to influence compliance with Environment Agency policy / legislation / best practice ways of working and contribute to the delivery of business plans.
Keep up to date on changing legislation / best practice externally, to make recommendations for internal prioritisation and appropriate implementation in the business.
Support the development of Environment Agency Procurement policy / process locally and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets.
Participate in projects, providing functional / specialist input to improve ways of working and business change & efficiency.
Build and sustain effective relationships with operational customers to understand issues and provide effective response / steer for operational needs.
Mentor and coach others on policies, procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner.
Keep up to date on changing legislation / best practice externally, to make recommendations for internal prioritisation and appropriate implementation in the business.
Support the development of Environment Agency Procurement policy / process locally and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets.
Participate in projects, providing functional / specialist input to improve ways of working and business change & efficiency.
Build and sustain effective relationships with operational customers to understand issues and provide effective response / steer for operational needs.
Mentor and coach others on policies, procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner.
Derek Matthews
Phone: 02030257065
Email: derek.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk
Phone: 02030257065
Email: derek.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk
20/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
18 months
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
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.