Commercial Officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Remote with occasional travel to Salisbury/ Fareham |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £508 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 7th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7675-PSR1JP00103250 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Commercial Officer to join them on a 4 month contract. This is a remote-based position requiring occasional travel to Salisbury and Fareham in line with business needs
Job Summary:
As a Commercial Officer within the Commercial Function the successful candidate will be responsible for: sourcing, sales and contract management.
The role provides working level support for Divisions, operating as a supervised practitioner in their area of responsibility and can have delegations which include sourcing, contract management, or sales.
Working as part of a team of up to six staff, you will typically be working for a Commercial Manager developing procurement requirements with other staff and internal projects. You will determine procurement strategies and support value for money tendering including negotiation with suppliers and supplier selection. You will place contracts and ensure effective supplier performance through whole life management of contracts while also providing accurate and timely commercial data. You will also be successfully developing yourself via experience, mentoring and formal training, with the Civil Service being leaders in investing in people.
- Working alongside and advising project staff on acquisition strategies for procurements.
- Leading competitive or single source procurements and sourcing activities, including development of invitations to tender or negotiate, including complex contracts requiring non-standard pricing conditions or bespoke terms and conditions.
- Providing contract management of higher value or complex contracts.
- Making authorised changes to cost and schedule for such contracts, take enforcement steps as appropriate, and lead contractor performance management assessments.
- Providing delivery and oversight of commercial sales activity
- Acting as a competent local expert on sourcing, contract management and sales within the Commercial function.
Essential:
- You have worked in a Commercial role which has enabled you to work independently on sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities
- Identifying the most suitable commercial approach to the circumstance, including assessing the potential trade-offs and the level of risk mitigation required to achieve the best commercial outcome.
- Applying commercial skills and judgement through analysis of evidence and appropriate risk-taking.
- Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.
- Understanding and applying tools to monitor supplier performance, cost analysis, and contract related management information systems.
- MCIPS
- Defence experience
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Working alongside and advising project staff on acquisition strategies for procurements.
