Met Office
Associate Commercial Manager
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# Associate Commercial Manager – Met Office
Location – Exeter, South West England, EX1 3PB .with a voluntary hybrid working option (part-time office, part-time remote). A valid UK residency requirement applies for security clearance.
About the Role
The Met Office is seeking an exceptional Associate Commercial Manager to drive procurement excellence and contribute to impactful, world-changing work focused on weather accuracy, climate prediction, and public safety.
Working Arrangement
- Role is full-time (37 hours/week)
- Hybrid model: voluntary, non-contractual framework to balance office and remote work
- Publishing office location (EX1 3PB) is contractual; flexible working arrangements will be tailored collaboratively
The Met Office: Our Purpose
- Mission: Enable better decisions through meteorological expertise, supporting individuals, industries, and governments to "stay safe and thrive".
- Values:
- Force for Good: Environmentally and socially focused impact
- Experts by Nature: Continuous knowledge-sharing and improvement
- We Live and Breathe It: Purpose-led decision-making
- Better Together: Celebrating partnerships and inclusivity
- Keeping Evolving: Pushing boundaries for future innovation
Responsibilities
The Associate Commercial Manager will oversee end-to-end procurement processes with particular focus on:
Procurement Leadership
- Conduct pre-procurement market engagement to refine and stimulate diverse supplier engagement.
- Develop bidders’ packs, clarify specifications, and design evaluation methodologies.
- Employ e-sourcing/e-tendering tools (e.g., electronic procurement systems) for seamless ML cycles.
- Achieve a balanced risk allocation and governance across tenders, ensuring total compliance.
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Contract & Supplier Lifecycle Management
- Implement a risk-aware approach to serve end-to-end procurement needs.
- Manage compliance and assurance during operational procurements/grants.
- Align contracts effectively with business goals through target stakeholder collaboration.
Stakeholder & Relationship Development
- Fostering close internal/external partnerships to streamline procurement effectiveness.
Person Specification
Career Progression Support
- Full pathway to MCIPS qualification available
Core Skills & Values Alignment
- Truly embodies Experts by Nature (perennial learning mindset).
- Advertises high-resolution problem-solving and resilience.
- Exemplifies Better Together—empathy and communication across diverse stakeholders.
Key Competencies
- Demonstrates strategic commercial acumen and a track record of efficient procurement wins.
- Mastery in tender/commercial negotiation and contract management best practices.
- Ability to interpret buyer requirements map to supplier objectives.
- Proven ability to navigate risk stratifications tailored to business succession planning.
Benefits
- Job Grade: GW5
- Base Salary: £35,145/year
- Civil Service Pension: Generous employer contribution; tool to £10,181/year in contribution.
- Recruitment Retention Allowance: £2,000/annual supplemental market supplement (2026–27).
- Annual Leave: Starts at 27.5 Days (incl. bank holidays); increases to 32.5 days after 5 years. Optional buy/sell agreements enable flexible leave adjustments.
- Exceptional Workplace: Recognised on:
- Great Place to Work UK certified
- Best Workplaces in Tech 2023,2024,2025
- "54 Best Workplaces for Women" 2023
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Total Package Outlay: Up to £49,448
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diverse, open competition and merit-based hiring. Applications from underrepresented groups are every welcome.
Requirements for Role Eligibility
- Reside/have past rights to work in the UK (security clearance necessity).
- Successfully attain spanning permissions through UK residency qualification 3/5 years, 2 immediate preceding*:
- Example: Homeland Security Verification (completion required within 6 months).
Disability Confident Scheme: Browse through interview avenues extending selection fair adjustments..
Application Guidance
If applying, we utilise "CARL Methodology" (Context - Action - Result - Lessons) to evidence experience/achievements. Do not falsify claimsBackground: Any utilisation of AI is permitted for drafting or refinement—ensure candidates deeply reflect their voluntary true experiences.
Duel questions or further support? Email: careers@metoffice.gov.uk.
Security Check: Prospective applicants must complete:
- A Security Vetting clearance accreditation (the Met Office processes all appropriate cross-pathway checks).
Term Details: Interview push—Due 19 July 2026 (23:59), final decisions deliver by early July.
Look forward to your application befitting values and commitment to advancing impactful societal outcomes!
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