Assistant Commercial Manager

Job title:

Assistant Commercial Manager

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.About GBRX – GBRX is dedicated to revolutionising the railway sector with a focus on innovation and operational excellence. Join us and be part of a team committed to shaping the future of rail transport. We offer a hybrid working environment, balancing office-based collaboration with the flexibility of remote workBrief DescriptionAs an Assistant Commercial Manager, you will support the Commercial Manager in pre-contract activities and manage the evaluation and agreement of payments and variations for various projects. Your role will be crucial in ensuring accurate certification of works, contributing to commercial reporting, and assisting with procurement and contract management.In addition to core capabilities-including experience and understanding of pre- and post-contract environments-the successful candidate will demonstrate an awareness of the challenges associated with complex programmes or business change environments. They will appreciate the importance of assurance and governance in managing public money and show a willingness to learn about industry business models and partner priorities across different sectors. Becoming a trusted expert in pre- and post-commercial administration is essential. An interest in furthering experience and developing functional capability is desirable but not essential.About the role (External)Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in measuring and evaluating the commercial value of payments, ensuring correct certification of works before authorisation.
• Support the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Help prepare contract specifications and pre-tender documentation.
• Provide assistance with general procurement and commercial management across various contract categories.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work to deadlines and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and basic commercial awareness.
• Basic negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Proficiency in computer use, including in-house and external software.

Desirable Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation or working towards it.
• Experience with electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems.

Ready to support impactful projects with your commercial expertise? Apply now to join GBRX and contribute to the success of our innovative railway initiatives.How to apply (External)Salary: £21,580 – £33,960 rangeClosing date: 28.10.2024. – Late applications will not be accepted.Click apply now to apply.Remote working opportunity! Location: London Kings Cross or York (hybrid)What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to a face to face interview with the hiring manager

For further information, please contact Jason Blakemore on telephone number 07895 311561Drugs and Alcohol Standard:Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits –All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Expected salary

£21580 – 33960 per year

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:32:12 GMT

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