Job Description

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Reference number

424410
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Salary

40,801 - 49,866
External applicants will start on the pay band minimum for the role appointed to, unless they can prove they have exceptional skills in line with the requirements of the role. Internal applicants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 5% of existing salary. Standard pay rules apply for existing civil servants.
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

12 months###

Business area

GAD - Finance and Operations###

Type of role

Commercial

Finance

Procurement and Contracts Management###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time###

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU / Edinburgh Government Hub Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh EH8 8FT

About the job

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Job summary

At GAD our mission is to support effective decision-making and robust reporting within the public sector as the first-choice provider of actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance. The department's work covers valuation work and policy support in relation to pension schemes, insurance and contingent liabilities, financial risk, and social security. We also provide financial modelling and quality assurance.


We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.


GAD is looking to strengthen its commercial capability and has an opportunity for an individual to join the Commercial team in the role of Commercial Assistant.

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Job description

The role holder will work with the Head of Commercial & Contract Management and stakeholders across the business to support all commercial activity. This will include supporting the development of a commercial pipeline, procurement support, contract management, supplier performance monitoring and reporting, and helping to develop commercial capability across the department.


This role represents an excellent development opportunity in a dynamic environment. It will enable cross-functional working and provide experience in a number of commercial areas.

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Person specification

1. Support the business with the delivery of all procurement and commercial activity;


2. Draft procurement documentation, such as invitation to tenders, request for quotations, award recommendation reports and award letters;


3. Provide continuous support to the improvement of commercial systems and processes, maintaining accurate data sources to support reporting to senior management;


4. Lead on day-to-day oversight of GAD's building service contracts, raising and escalating any issues relating to property services and billing;


5. Support development and roll-out of commercial training to the department;


6. Support compliance with the Government's spending transparency requirements;


7. Support the Finance Platform Replacement project team when required.

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Behaviours

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


Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

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As well as competitive salaries, we offer a substantial package of benefits:



Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day-to-day work. 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service. In addition, we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) Eligibility to join either a Civil Service Pension scheme or a stakeholder pension scheme 5 days of paid volunteering leave Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access to employee assistance programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice. The opportunity to join a trade union. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. Salary advances for travel costs, including annual season tickets and cycle-to-work schemes. Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice. Complimentary BUPA health check.

As this is a fixed term contract, it is recommended that you read this link to find out more find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:

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CV

setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. A

Personal statement

of up to 500-words explaining how you meet the essential criteria for the role, with particular reference to the criteria provided in the person specification of the JD.

During the interview you will be assessed on the experience and behaviours listed in the Person Specification and detailed in this advert. The interview will include a presentation, details of which will be sent to those invited to interview.

Application deadline

: 1200 hrs on 22 September 2025

Shortlisting

: w/c 22 September 2025

Interviews

: w/c 6 October 2025

Interview location

: In office (Either London, E14 4PU or Edinburgh, EH8 8FT)


Please apply via our recruitment portal below.



As part of the application form process, please submit your CV and supporting statement. Please

do not email

your CV outside of this process as it will not be accepted.


Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the . Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).



A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@gad.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@gad.gov.uk ###

Further information

The Government Actuary's Department's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/ If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting recruitment@gad.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioners.


https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department