Commercial Officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Bristol or London/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £450 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 18th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7108-PSR1JP00093916 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Commercial Officer to join them on a 3 month contract. This position will be in Bristol or London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Essential:
- Understanding of commercial principles and practices.
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
- Has completed the New Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) e- training or is willing to undertake it.
- Hands on experience of supporting tenders through CCS Frameworks.
- Experience of supporting end to end sourcing.
- Proficient MS Word and Excel skills.
Qualifications:
- Essential – L4 CIPS or equivalent or a minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience.
Top Skill Sets:
- Resilient / Confident.
- 2- 3 years’ experience within procurement/commercial in the public sector.
- Keen to learn.
- Strong stakeholder management at all levels.
- Experience of supporting end to end sourcing.
- Exposure to end-to-end procurements.
- CCS frameworks, call off, direct awards – highly desirable.
- Public sector procurement.
- Evidence they have WORKED in these roles before.
- Standard IT packages.
- Some S2C (Source to contract) tools.
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.
- Understanding of commercial principles and practices.
