Commercial Executive

Do you want to undertake an opportunity in one of CCS’s highest profile category groups? Do you want to lead in delivering significant growth opportunities this year and deliver market leading solutions to the public sector? Do you want to take on an exciting opportunity to help build your commercial capability in CCS? HR & Workforce Commercial Category team is a high profile Category which has shown exponential growth over the last 5 years. We are a supportive team of highly-experienced construction, procurement and category management professionals. These roles will be a part of commercial and procurement processes on behalf of CCS. You will contribute to deliver commercial excellence for CCS, through supporting activity across the procurement lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in commercial procurement and supply. In this role, you will work as part of a fast-paced customer focused commercial team and undertake the Level 4 Commercial Procurement & Supply Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship provides work-based, on the job training and development. The training is fully funded so it doesn’t cost you anything – and you’ll earn whilst you learn. It will provide you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to be fully effective in a designated role. With very few exceptions, you don’t need to have related work experience or qualifications to apply. What is important throughout the Apprenticeship is that you put into practice what you learn, and capture evidence of this so your progress and increasing capability can be assessed. We want you to get the most out of your Apprenticeship. To help you manage your learning we will give you, over the duration of the Apprenticeship, a minimum of 20% of your paid working hours to focus on skills development. This means you won’t be asked to study in your own time. However, both the role and the Apprenticeship are very demanding and you will need to work hard. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of your Apprenticeship by submitting coursework, undertaking exams and presenting your work to others. There is plenty of support and you will be part of a larger apprentice community and, where possible, we will get you involved in apprenticeship related activities, so you’ll get to know people outside of your own team or Department., Further information can be found in the Apprenticeship Standard – you should read this to see the skills, knowledge and behaviours you will need to have learned by the end of your apprenticeship. There you can also find a link to the assessment plan. This will give you details of how the apprenticeship is assessed. For this programme, you will undertake nine exams in the first 12 months and once successful in these, you will undertake a 5,000-word project in 3 months. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commercial-procurement-and-supply-formerly-public-sector-commercial-professional-v2-1, Commercial is the largest directorate in CCS and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of our commercial agreements, which are used by our customers across the public sector. We have delivered value to the public sector and helped our customers spend more than £34 billion through the agreements we create and enjoy more than £3.5 billion in commercial benefits annually through our agreements. Category management sits at the heart of CCS. We use our deep knowledge and expertise of public sector suppliers, to create market and category strategies. These strategies are used within CCS to create market leading commercial agreements that help shape how common goods and services are bought across the public sector. Our skills are also used in carrying out commercial policy, development of new products and services and supplier relationship management. Team Summary There has never been a better time to join the HR & Workforce Category team. This role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of compliant permanent recruitment services across the whole public sector. Join our team and get involved in projects and programmes of national UK significance. We are a supportive team of highly-experienced contingent labour, permanent recruitment, procurement and category management professionals. Responsibilities + Support owners of Commercial Agreements through activities associated with the preparation and subsequent management of those agreements + Activities include launch of new agreements e.g. development of promotional material, updating information on relevant systems and organising events and in ensuring suppliers comply with the agreement terms + Ensure necessary and appropriate management information is provided by suppliers on our Commercial Agreements in a timely manner + Management of effective compliance and assurance of appropriate certification (e.g. cyber security) pertaining to our Commercial Agreements + Supporting customers, effectively resolving issues and queries or promoting our Commercial Agreements + To work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the immediate and wider teams to achieve their targets, and will support and engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, Please note: Applicants can make use of artificial intelligence but the information presented at application must be factual. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: + UK nationals + nationals of the Republic of Ireland + nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) + individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 + Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

• Not hold or be working towards a similar level or higher-level qualification to the apprenticeship unless this is in a significantly different subject/business area.
• Be aged 18 or over (there is no upper age limit).
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK/EU/EA for 3 consecutive years before starting the apprenticeship.
• Have left full-time education by the time the apprenticeship starts and not be in receipt of funding for other learning programmes (including another apprenticeship)
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• 2 A-levels or equivalent
Please Note: If you do not meet the above apprenticeship criteria, we cannot progress your application for this role and your application will not be considered., + Demonstrable ability to analyse and communicate data to assist commercial decisions + Be able to demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and customers and provide commercial support. + Be committed to understanding how strong category management and delivering a quality service is done, + Be able to demonstrate the ability to work at pace, proactively and collaboratively, in partnership with key stakeholders

CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: + Working Together + Managing a Quality Service + Delivering at Pace, Alongside your salary of £27,252, Crown Commercial Service contributes £7,894 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect: + Competitive salary + Generous pension scheme + A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus + Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location + Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6) + Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays Explore fully how we will your work. Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our candidate pack. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil ServiceD&I Strategy.