Commercial Lead
| Posting date: | 22 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,188 to £66,724 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 387264/1 |
Summary
If you are a driven individual, knowledgeable and passionate about contract law, procurement processes and delivering competitive tenders; you could join our team as Commercial Lead. Situated in the VCA’s Finance and Resources Department, this role is fundamental to our ongoing mission and objectives, ensuring our organisational values are the forefront of everything we do.
For further information, check out what John Golding Finance Controller, has to say about our Finance Team and what you can expect joining the VCA.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7PzuNKJWgUo?si=zRbHCWfrP1mr4UzP
About Us
Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of.
In the role of Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for assuring all contracts and procurement carried out by the Agency are done so in-line with current regulations and laws that govern these. Your expertise will guide the Agency in making informed decisions that embody the organisation’s values, considering the associated risks and impact, internal and external to the VCA. Accuracy and precision in your work, and the ability to manage conflicting tasks and deadlines, without compromising on quality, is essential for working in a fast-paced environment where you will be involved in a variety of projects at one time.
As the interface between our suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders, you will be approachable and exhibit effective communication methods, in-person and in writing, to maintain positive relationships. Negotiating and influencing, to get the best outcomes, will be a core aspect of this role with an expectation that you remain impartial and transparent in your approach. You will be focused on attaining outcomes that deliver value for money and maintaining records that demonstrate this.
You will play a fundamental role in saving the Agency money and will contribute to the imperative impact we have on our society. While you will already be extensively capable in your remit, the VCA are committed to ensuring all staff have the latest knowledge, information and training to conduct their role by offering continued learning and development opportunities, including qualifications and first-hand experience from world-leading experts. Actively, you will seek chances to enhance your skills and understand the Agency’s operational requirements. You will also work closely with the Finance Team to set shared goals, supporting each other to achieve your best.
Working in a welcoming office, with the option for hybrid and flexible working, you will be given access to technology and equipment to integrate you into the wider Agency. On joining the team, you will have immediate access to a range of resource and support for your professional and personal use.
Your main duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Maintaining a detailed awareness of the VCA’s operational plans, relevant operational policy area, procurement and contract management legislation and policy, and team objectives.
- Co-ordinating and contribute to expert contractual advice to ensure that contracts to continue to reflect the needs of policy and delivery.
- Providing consistent and clear commercial advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and being a key point of contact to the business for the Commercial Group.
- Management of reputational and regulatory risk in relation to contract delivery.
- Act as the principal contact for external suppliers and manage the commercial and contractual relationship for a defined portfolio of contracts.
For more information, please see attached the role profile.
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