Commercial Officer
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Job summary
Do you want to be at the forefront of emergency communications? Do you want to play an essential part in ensuring that the details of emergency 999 calls are passed swiftly and effectively from call handlers to paramedics?
The Commercial Officer plays a key role in administering systems and processes that support the broader ARP Commercial team.
The post is anticipated to be home or office based, but depending on the location and preference of the successful candidate, it will be possible to work out of one of ARPs offices (there are currently offices in Barnsley, Bristol and Central London). It is expected that for home-based candidates there will be a need for occasional travel to one of the offices or to meet suppliers and/or other members of the ARP team.
We encourage applications from anyone with a passion for positive commercial outcomes that enhance patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported by a strong team of commercial professionals who have joined the team from a variety of backgrounds, and we value the contribution that our team brings.
This role also provides the successful candidate with significant development opportunities through the Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP), or external professional qualifications (such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - CIPS).
Although the role is scoped as a full-time role, we encourage applications for individuals that may require in flexible working arrangements.
This exciting position is for those people who have a thirst for commercial outcomes that have a real impact on how the ambulance service manages its emergency communications. We seek individuals who share our sense of purpose and embrace the challenge of getting things done in a complex, mission-critical Emergency Services environment.
No two days are the same for this role.
About us
The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services.
ARP have a large team of over eighty staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARPs solutions also play a longer-term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office's Emergency Services Network (ESN).
ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology-based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities. The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data-rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end-to-end service covering installation, maintenance and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life-threatening incidents.
Details
Date posted
23 January 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
202-4944532
Job locations
Home or office based Barnsley, Bristol or London
Barnsley, Bristol or London
BS32 4QL
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Home or office based Barnsley, Bristol or London
Barnsley, Bristol or London
BS32 4QL
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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