Competence & Resource Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Competence & Resource Manager for a 12-month role in Filton, Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will manage all commercial and contractual aspects of diverse contracts with various clients, including the UK Government and ESA, ensuring profitable solutions and effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience in commercial environments, along with proven negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the commercial field (Sales / Bidding / Procurement / Commercial).
• Experience working with UK Government and MOD in a commercial environment.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Commercial and Contractual aspects of allocated opportunities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver profitable commercial solutions.
• Advise on key contractual obligations and risks.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Proposal preparation

Contract management

Self-motivation

Education

Relevant business-related degree

Job description

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Competence & Resource Manager - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £29.07 per hour - Eligible to undergo BPSS Clearance - 12 Months - Filton, ONSITE, Gloucestershire - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Competence and Resource Manager to join the team on a 12 month deal over in Filton, Gloucestershire.

The Commercial & Contracts Manager will support and work alongside the Senior Commercial Manager on a range of contracts both within the bidding phase as well as post contract award for a range of customers which may include the European Space Agency (ESA), UK Government, UK Ministry of Defence and various private corporations. In doing so the Contracts & Commercial Manager will be responsible for the management of all Commercial and Contractual aspects for the allocated opportunities, bids and contracts across this diverse programme line.

This role requires a candidate who is self-motivated and solution orientated with excellent communication skills both internally and externally across a range of stakeholders; expertise in preparing and executing winning proposals with sound experience of customer dialogue / negotiation in order to secure new sales and maximise profitability on existing contracts in a new and growing market.

Due to the diversity of the activities undertaken by the Commercial & Contracts team the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working on a range of opportunities ranging from small value study and framework contracts up to large prime proposal activities; in addition to potentially needing to provide support to other members of the bid / delivery teams based on their previous customer experience as well as establishing processes to ensure smooth proposal delivery and contract management.

Missions and Activities

Management of all Commercial and Contractual aspects of allocated opportunities and contracts across a wide range of opportunities including ESA, UK GOV, UK MOD and prospective private corporations

Work closely with key stakeholders to deliver profitable commercial solutions ensuring that commercial risks are highlighted and mitigated and required governance is followed

Responsible for management of the commercial aspects of the acquire business / bidding process to establish the nature of new requirements, preparation of bid and governance paperwork, review and negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts and agreements

Work with the Procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks within the respective prime contracts and ensure flow down and mitigation accordingly

Manage existing contracts in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance of commercial activities, change management and prompt payment of invoices

Develop rapport/relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts

Work flexibly providing support to the wider business as required to provide best in class commercial guidance and management

Employ Commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment

Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate must be able to operate for extended periods under own initiative without direct supervision; with an understanding as to when it is appropriate to seek advice and escalation on commercial / contractual issues

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

Education to degree level or equivalent in a relevant business related degree

Demonstrated experience within the commercial field (Sales / Bidding / Procurement / Commercial)

Experience of working with UK Ministry of Defence, Governmental, and Non-Governmental customers in a commercial environment

Proven reputation as a self-starter, capable of delivering high quality workload with minimum supervision

Proven negotiation and contract management skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders

This position may require UK Security Clearance