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Commercial Services Manager - 26836

Number of jobs available

1

Region

South West

City/Town

Exeter

Building/Site

Various

Grade

Staff Grade 6

Post Type

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Role Type

Commercial, Procurement and Contracts Management

Salary Minimum

£47,646

Job description

At the Environment Agency there's so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of for people, communities, and the environment - for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.

This role is all about overseeing the commercial governance of our contracts with key consultancies and

contractors - a vital role in the success of our projects, and our ability to maximise returns on our budget and demonstrate value for money. You'll also help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long-term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver for both us, and society.

You won't be alone. The Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team provides country-wide support to our Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance, to achieve the very best value for money. It's something that will see you quickly develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become our expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The team

We are the Commercial Assurance and Framework Management team, part of Portfolio Delivery Office, supporting our Programme and Contract Management Service to create a better place and build resilient communities through excellent commercial risk management.

You will be an integrated part of our team and of your local delivery hub leadership ensuring we deliver the most sustainable outcomes on our delivery programmes.

Experience/skills required

With a degree in Civil Engineering or similar, and a member of a relevant professional body, your in-depth experience of negotiating or advising on NEC 3 and 4 contracts for government or large commercial departments will stand you in good stead for this demanding role.

IACCM (International Association Commercial Contract Management) Advanced Practitioner and a higher
education qualification in contract law or similar would be an advantage as would a recognised Crown Commercial Capability Programme qualification.

A stickler for efficiency, you'll enhance our commercial assurance programme, and be an engaging
communicator used to advising colleagues, managing change and influencing senior figures.

Contact and additional information

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to agree a flexible base location but will be expected to attend Exeter & other hub offices when required.

For further information please contact: Simon Robinson on +44 7747 532 369 or simon.robinson@environment-agency.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 19 June 2023.

Interviews are anticipated to take place W/C 11 July 2023.

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Closing Date:

19/06/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Competence 1

Achieves Results

Description

Description:
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Question:
Describe a situation where you have used your commercial knowledge and expertise to ensure the right outcome when colleagues were advocating a different approach.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Additional documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Competence 2

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

Description:
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Question:
Describe a situation where you have been instrumental in persuading a senior leader to pursue a specific challenging course of action, explaining the techniques you used to influence their decision.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Additional documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection

Competence 3

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

Description:
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Question:
Please give an example of where your action and advice has been sensitive to the wider project team, articulating how it benefited both the client organisation and those engaged in the delivery of work on their behalf.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Additional documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Competence 4

Data and Information Management

Description

Description:
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Question:
Identify in your current or recent role the types of data you would regularly use to inform business decisions. Give examples of such data and its importance in informing the decisions reached.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Additional documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Role specific professional membership requirements

MICE, MIRCS, MCIPS or equivalent.

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 for more information.