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Office for National Statistics

22d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Accounting & Tax
  • Newport

Requirements

  • Essential Criteria:
  • Experience of coordinating and completing activities to agreed timescales that deliver outcomes
  • Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution
  • Experience of working to a strategy to achieve successful outcomes as part of a team
  • An awareness of actions required to support delivery of Value for Money (VfM) and efficiency
  • Experience of relationship management and working with stakeholders (at all levels) demonstrating effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring compliant end to end delivery of commercial activity including pre-market engagement and route to market analysis, ITT pack development, contract management and contract exit for low complexity procurements.
  • Maintaining good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting the Sourcing team to deliver high volume procurements compliantly for the organisation.
  • Maintaining the Commercial Pipeline to ensure consistency and an equal work allocation to the team.
  • Supporting the efficiency drive in commercial by identifying Value for Money opportunities and delivering quality procurements.

FAQs

What is the minimum office attendance requirement for this role?

The minimum office attendance requirement is 40%.

Where are the contractual office locations for this position?

The contractual office locations are in Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).

What is the primary responsibility of the Associate Commercial Practitioner?

The primary responsibility is to provide commercial support to ONS stakeholders, enabling business goals through market knowledge, effective communication, and teamwork.

What types of contracts will the Associate Commercial Practitioner manage?

The Associate Commercial Practitioner will manage Bronze and Silver tiered contracts.

Will I need to travel for this position?

Yes, occasional travel to alternative locations may be required.

What kind of experience is essential for this role?

Essential experience includes coordinating and completing activities to agreed timescales, problem-solving, working in a team to achieve successful outcomes, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

What are the key behaviours assessed during the selection process?

The key behaviours assessed are Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, and Delivering at Pace.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £25,954.

Are there any benefits provided with this role?

Yes, benefits include a contribution of £7,007 towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, among others outlined in the benefits pack.

How can I request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

You can contact the recruitment team to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.

What assessment techniques are used during the interview process?

Various assessment techniques aligned to the Civil Service Success Profiles will be used, and a presentation may be required.

Is this role open to all candidates?

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, EU nationals with relevant status, and certain other eligible individuals.

Will I undergo a security check if I am successful?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and will need to complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Can I use AI resources in my application?

Yes, but you must ensure that all information provided is factually accurate, truthful, and original.

Office for National Statistics

The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We’re the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics. The statistics we gather make a real difference, helping people make important decisions for the nation and our communities on everything from health and education to the environment and the cost of living. We’re responsible for the census that happens every ten years and share information and analysis about some of the UK’s most topical issues. Based on feedback from colleagues, the ONS has been named by Glassdoor as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2023. We’re the first Civil Service department to make it into the top 50.