Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant We are seeking a Commercial Assistant to provide commercial, administrative and data management support to the Procurement team and Programme Management Office at the Port of Dover. Salary: up to £30k DOE (plus, benefits and hybrid working) Commercial Assistant Duties: The role of Commercial Assistant provides support to 4 main areas: Purchasing and Stores Framework Contracts Strategic Programme Contracts Programme Management Office The role will be working closely with the Port’s technical and financial employees and the wider Supply Chain. It is vital this role is proactive in their co-ordination of the required information, pursuing both internal and external parties to ensure timely delivery of information to set deadlines. This role will be largely self-sufficient and require the post holder to deliver to timescales, ensuring the smooth running of processes within the department. Commercial Assistant Requirements: Educated to GCSE standard grade 4 or above (or equivalent) to include Maths and English Previous experience within a development/construction/purchasing related Excellent knowledge and use of MS Office Excellent literacy and numeracy skills Experience with data input/look-up within ERP/Accounting software A proven track record of working in a similar position pursuing and co-ordinating information between multiple stakeholders to strict deadlines Be able to demonstrate experience of working within a project management team Have a good level of communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills. Previous document control and NEC 3 experience would be desirable Commercial Assistant Benefits: Work within a very diverse multi-disciplined environment Exciting place to work Be part of a fantastic team 25 days annual leave Generous contributory pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Private healthcare Life assurance Employee assistance programme 3rd party discounts About the Company: The Port of Dover is Europe's busiest ferry port, handling 33% of UK-EU trade, worth £144bn per annum. Each year more than 2 million freight vehicles, 2 million tourist vehicles and 10 million passengers pass through the Port. We also welcome more than 120 cruise ships, 150 cargo vessels and 4,000 leisure craft in our marina each year. But we’re not just about trade and transport. We have a vibrant and growing property portfolio and are transforming the waterfront with new amenities and activities that are making Dover a great place to live, work and enjoy under the famous White Cliffs. Providing the infrastructure to support this diverse and busy 24/7 operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles. We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performance and support the achievement of our business objectives. If you feel you are suitable for the Commercial Assistant role then please, apply now