Higher Category Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Awst 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,136 i £38,551 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | National: £32,136 - £34,546 London: £35,857 - £38,551. For details of our pay onappointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary' A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 364433/9 |
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We are looking for candidates who are actively building their commercial experience and possess the ability to challenge and influence across complex and diverse customer landscapes. You should enjoy developing innovative solutions to challenges and excel in building networks, recognizing strong relationships as a crucial aspect of your expertise. It is essential for you to find satisfaction in delivering high-quality professional services with measurable outcomes. Lastly, you should derive fulfilment from fostering a positive team spirit and supporting your team to deliver expert outcomes that are valued by customers.
See full job description for expected experience.
About Defra
Defra Group Commercial (DGC) is part of Defra, the central Government Department responsible for growing the rural economy; improving the environment; and safeguarding animal and plant health. DGC is responsible for providing a commercial service to organisations within the Defra Network.
Although successful applicants will be placed in our Environmental Goods and Services category team, over time there may also be the opportunity to move to our other category teams, depending on business need and the successful candidates own career progression path.
Anticipated timetable
Advert Close - 22/08/24
Sift meeting - 27/08/24 - 28/08/24
Interviews Virtual - Early Sept (dates to be confirmed)
Anticipated outcomes - 13th September (dependent on interview dates)
As a Higher Category Officer (HEO Grade), you will report to a Senior Category Officer (SEO grade) assigned to a commercial category within Defra Group Commercial (DgC).
What will your responsibilities entail?
Providing support in the commercial delivery of medium to high-value and risk projects, procurements, grants and contract/supplier management within a market- facing category team throughout the entire commercial life cycle.
Supporting and Planning market engagement exercises.
Collaborating with customers to prepare pre-tender and tender documents.
Conducting tenders in compliance with Public Contracts Regulations and managing evaluations.
Formulating recommendations for tender outcomes (Contract Award Reports) for approval via Governance Boards.
Collaborating with stakeholders to prepare contract or grant management documentation.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers to ensure exceptional performance in cost, service, and quality.
Providing day-to-day advice and recommendations on commercial risks and issues, considering risk, commercial opportunities, and maximizing value for money and savings.
Overseeing the delivery of contracts or grants to identify and manage sustainable impacts and opportunities throughout the commercial lifecycle.
Awarding and monitoring medium-value, medium-to-high-risk contracts or grants in accordance with Defra's commercial policies and procedures to ensure propriety and value for money across the commercial life cycle.
Providing support to the team by promoting commercial policies and procedures ,influencing final outcomes, and offering expert advice on commercial issues and governance.
Providing support to Senior Officers by taking responsibility for commercial data.
Engaging with colleagues nationwide to build a strong commercial network internally and through the wider Defra network and Government Bodies.