First Military Recruitment Ltd

HM65: Commercial Manager Location: Corsham 4 days per week on site Mon - Thurs Salary: Competitive Day Rate Contract 12 Months with high potential for extension Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Commercial Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the procurement process for complex projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery within agreed scope, timeframes, and budget constraints. Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues at all levels, senior leadership and external partners, to support seamless procurement delivery. Manage and develop key customer and stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to improve or strategically develop these relationships to meet project objectives. Provide commercial expertise to support the Project Team in achieving necessary approvals. Operate effectively in a demanding, high-pressure environment, delivering procurement activities at pace while balancing and managing diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder expectations. Apply extensive knowledge of commercial regulations and procurement frameworks to address and resolve complex commercial challenges, ensuring risk is appropriately managed and optimal outcomes are achieved. Support the transfer of commercial and technical knowledge by mentoring and developing both commercial and non-commercial team members, enhancing overall team capability and project delivery. Prepare, draft and manage contract documentation within delegated authority, including tender documentation, evaluation and award processes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Chair or support Tender Evaluation Boards and lead negotiations with suppliers within delegated limits to secure value for money and contract terms aligned with project requirements. Utilise procurement systems to manage procurement activities efficiently and ensure compliance with transparency policies. Provide timely, practical commercial advice and solutions to emerging issues and risks, contributing to problem solving and crisis management alongside senior commercial managers and customers. Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that supports wellbeing, engagement and high morale among Commercial staff. Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-one meetings to provide constructive feedback, set clear objectives, and identify individual development needs. Identify and facilitate appropriate training and professional development opportunities to build team capability and support career progression. Manage resource allocation within the team to ensure workload is balanced and priorities are met effectively. Lead by example in upholding ethical standards and compliance with policies, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by supporting staff to identify and implement process enhancements and best practices. Act as a point of escalation for commercial issues within the team, providing guidance and support to resolve challenges promptly. Support succession planning by identifying and nurturing potential future leaders within the Commercial team. Skills and Qualifications: Commercial Management 5+ years. Hold Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Level 4. Proven experience leading and managing the procurement of complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within defined scope, time, and budget constraints. Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, customers and external partners to support procurement and project objectives. Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, managing competing stakeholder expectations and delivering procurement activities at pace. Has supported in a competition, start to finish, even content introduction at beginning. Experience dealing with Service Management rather than digital. Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting). Desirable: Evidence of providing commercial expertise, including supporting project teams to achieve necessary approvals, and providing sound commercial advice throughout the procurement lifecycle. Experience of leading and managing a team. Ideally Big Framework contracts or differential. Experience in infrastructure would be helpful. How to exit a contract others will be working on this but would be helpful to have some awareness. How to exit a PFI contract is highly beneficial. Public Sector experience is preferred / MOD Experience. MCIPS. Location: Corsham 4 days per week on site Mon - Thurs Salary: Competitive Day Rate Contract 12 Months with high potential for extension

JR330 Assistant Branch Manager Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol Salary: £32,000 + Bonus Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager on behalf of our clients based in Swindon. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding retail business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure branch is opened and closed on time. Record absence in the correct manner. Support the Manager with leading the direction and motivation of staff being aware of issues and proposing solutions to improve Support the Manager to ensure business development phone calls are conducted and logged using CRM Support the Manager to ensure new customers (prospects) are acquired and taken through prospect process using CRM Ensure thorough understanding and contribution to monthly Balanced Scorecard Respond promptly to any out of hours call outs, managing holiday & store closures appropriately Ensure strong working procedures are followed within store to ensure branch runs efficiently eg. filing to be completed at the end of the day/ action plan created Perform first line response (eg. challenge and report if necessary) to disciplinary or performance issues and monitor and engage to tackle issues at early stages Support the Manager in development of staff skills including product and sales training. Identify areas for improvement and lead their personal development using all resources available Ensure all customers are greeted on arrival and approached at an appropriate moment to identify their needs and solutions are suggested enthusiastically Support the Manager to ensure staff deliver company's vision for the store and customer experience Ensure all staff actively participate in company promotions Support the manager in preparation and execution of yearly stock take Ensure PPI is conducted and discrepancies are thoroughly investigated Attend and actively contribute to Assistant Managers meetings throughout the year Ensure both current and redundant paperwork is filed and stored safely and logically so that documents can be readily retrieved (complying with PCI DSS obligations) Ensure staff maintain a satisfactory level of appearance and personal hygiene Implement Company Health and Safety policy and ensure continued compliance Ensure all safe working practices are followed and all checks are completed thoroughly and promptly Support the Manager in ensuring the swift and well merchandised roll out of new product into store Be able to lead product demonstrations or training when required Be able to undertake weekly buildings inspections & report defects promptly Manage contractors when on site, ensuring compliance with any health and safety procedures Skills and Qualifications: Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure. Using your own initiative (recommending various products, cross-selling etc.) A friendly and outgoing personality. Experience of dealing with both retail and trade customers advantageous but not necessarily required. Experience of working in a team leading position desirable Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol Salary: £32,000 + Bonus