Description
ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Glasgow, are currently looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Officer on a hybrid basis, on an initial 6 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of £400-£436/day inside of IR35 (based on experience).
Responsibilities:
1. Support the delivery of procurement and grant related commercial projects by contributing to planning, analysis, and implementation activities, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of commercial approaches across contracts, grant funding and associated commercial activity, helping to ensure value for money and alignment with policy objectives.
3. Identify and support opportunities for spend reduction and improved cost management, including contributing to reviews of high-value or high-risk procurements and grants.
4. Work collaboratively with policy teams and delivery partners to improve grant design and commercial robustness, outcome measurement, monitoring frameworks, and eliminate duplication.
5. Contribute to the development and maintenance of commercial tools, training materials, and guidance to build capability and support continuous improvement.
6. Promote the use of Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and other competitive approaches by supporting their implementation and encouraging uptake.
7. Provide advice and support on procurement and commercial policy requirements, escalating complex issues to senior colleagues as appropriate.
8. Help track and report on programme benefits and grant performance, supporting the development of monitoring frameworks and best practice to improve the effectiveness of grant spend.
Essential Experience:
9. This is a specialist role which requires evidence of a commitment towards continuous professional development, including external, advanced level professional accreditation of CIPS Level 4 Diploma, WCC Practitioner Certification or relevant equivalent; or a commitment to attaining such an accreditation once in post.
10. Equivalent may include accreditation from another relevant professional body or a relevant academic qualification at degree or post graduate level.
11. Significant evidenced experience operating and delivering at an advanced level may be considered as equivalent when accompanied by a commitment to attaining an accreditation once in post.