Air Commercial Delivery Hub Roles

RAF Cosford, RAF High Wycombe. you will be required to work from your preferred location on a hybrid basis(i.e. 60% of your time in office), therefore you must consider if the above location is within a reasonable travelling distance.

This is a hugely exciting time to be joining Air Commercial and its Senior Management Team. Through our continued transformation and investment in people, processes, and relationships we are seeing increasing demand for our support across the whole of the commercial lifecycle at both an operational and strategic level to deliver technologically pioneering capability and support services for the RAF. 

This role provides a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference to the capability, efficiency and effectiveness of the Royal Air Force and UK Defence.  You will be joining a highly capable commercial team as well as being part of a wider network of professionals across MOD and Government.   

If you have the following attributes, enthusiasm, and interest to help shape the future Royal Air Force through delivery of best-in-class leadership and commercial practices – we look forward to hearing from you. 

The Air Commercial team is a Front-Line Commercial Branch, a part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Commercial Function and the Government Commercial Function (GCF). We are embedded within the Royal Air Force (RAF) operating out of their HQ, Air Command, at RAF High Wycombe with regional representation through our location Hubs across the UK. A fast-tempo, strategic and progressive Military Headquarters, the Air Commercial team deliver innovative commercial solutions and maximum value for the RAF. 

We play a vital role in supporting Defence outputs by contracting across a diverse portfolio of requirements from Space Command to digital demand, helping aircraft take off and safely land, from trialling warfighting capabilities to training our new recruits. 

The Delivery Hub within Air Commercial is responsible for the management of 300 plus contracts with a total combined value of £3.6Bn, the delivery Hub covers Contract Management for complex and high value requirements, Major Programmes contracted solutions and Delivery of Strategic support to the command at the Category D level (20m and below). The Delivery Hub is the focal point of all delivery and interacts with stakeholder to ensure the commercial strategy delivers the capability requirement of the command, this is a highly responsive area with opportunities to develop and grow rapidly within a supportive environment. 

The role is open and flexible to people with alternative working patterns and additional responsibilities, many current members are part time with a variety of working patterns accommodated all in accordance with business needs. 

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

The post holder will provide a prompt and efficient commercial service in accordance with departmental policy and best practice, whilst delivering best value for money.  
 
The Air Command Commercial Team provides the ideal platform to develop an understanding of the procurement and commercial processes within the MOD and includes areas such as sourcing, contract management, supplier management and category management all to meet the customers’ needs.  

Main responsibilities 

Responsible for the effective leadership and management of a dedicated team of Commercial Officers. 

Placement and Management of service contracts from Cat A to Cat D (10k to 400M+), working closely with stakeholder and contractors and resolving any contentious or problematic issues. 
 
Ensure contracts continue to provide value for money throughout their duration and that the contractors fully meet their contractual obligations. 
 
Participate in tender exercises and evaluation of bids, including carrying out procurement from Advert, Pre Qualifying Questionnaires, tender exercises and evaluation of bids through to Contract Award working closely with the requirement owner/customer. 
 
Investigation and research of requirements to assist in commercial process. 
 
Attending contract review / governance meetings at defined periods in accordance with the Contract Management Plan. 
 
Provide letters, briefs, reports and statistics for project and senior management as required. 
 
Production and maintenance   of contract documentation, management of records, performance metrics and KPI monitoring and support to the team. 

Build and maintain, appropriate effective working relationships within the Delivery Team, and with internal and external stakeholders including Military and non-Military customers and Defence Suppliers.   
 
Keeping abreast of departmental commercial policy and procedural and administration directives, and to apply that information accordingly. 
 
Administer internal Management Information’s Systems and ensure records and data are up to date and correct and that policy is adopted and applied accordingly. 
 
Maintain and improve levels of competence by implementing a personnel development plan, reflecting the necessary training requirements associated with the post. 

Air Commercial is part of the Commercial Customer Delivery Directorate encompassing six distinct Commercial teams located around the UK, delivering critical commercial outcomes directly to military and non-military customers across the Defence portfolio as part of the wider Defence Commercial function.

Although this post is advertised for a role in Air Commercial, should there be more successful applicants than currently required we will establish a Merit List that may be used to offer successful applicants the opportunity to fulfil similar commercial vacancies in the Commercial Customer Delivery Directorate teams based at various locations across the UK and may not necessarily be the same as those stipulated in this particular advert. 

We are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life.  
 
We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. At Air Commercial you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. 

Previous experience in commercial is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided to the successful candidate, a background in Project or Financial Management will be useful in adapting to the role. Problem solving and balancing multiple requirements will be of benefit in the role as will the ability to plan and prioritise at short notice.

Key Skills and Experience 

Essential 

• Studying towards CIPS level 4 or above, or willing to study CIPS Level 4 within 6 months of starting the role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships

 Desirable

• Experience in procurement contracting and delivery
• Previous public sector procurement experience

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes
£9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Alongside your salary of £35,290 Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Some of the many benefits you will receive:  

• Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service
• Professional and Personal Development of skills 
• Alternative working practices
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for volunteer reserve commitments.
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Excellent travel links with free car parking; Sports & Social Club, Gym and Costa Café 
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Accredited Commercial Officers who meet the eligibility criteria are able to apply for and receive a Commercial Market Skills Allowance at Practitioner level of £1,500 per annum (subject to annual review and renewal). 

The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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Job contact :

• Name : Andrew Trinick
• Email : andrew.trinick668@mod.gov.uk

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