Working across BEIS core department and arms length bodies (ALB’s) to drive value for money through commercial assurance. Promoting commercial skills and best practice, while providing advice and recommendations on commercial cases. The role involves engaging with multiple teams to achieve the shared vision of business return on investment and demonstrating value for money.

Responsible for building and managing relationships across BEIS’ Partner Organisations to enable the department to achieve its aim to make BEIS Commercial Family an exemplar commercial function in Central Government and the wider Public Sector.

I host tennis holidays in a number of European destinations. I organise activities and deliver tennis coaching to singles, couples and groups at fantastic 4 & 5 star resorts, aiming to provide our clients with the chance to develop new skills, meet new friends and share great experiences.

The commercial and contract management directorate (CCMD) at the Ministry of Justice supports some of the most innovative commercial work in Government. I work in the Directorate's Probation Services team who play a key part in shaping the future delivery of probation services and are responsible for the procurement of strategic public services.

Worked within a small team of procurement specialists maintaining the current public procurement regime and shaping the future landscape for public procurement policy. Worked on specific procurement policy projects connected with the current procurement rules regime, providing advice on the current rules and leading projects to support delivery of the Government’s strategic priorities.This role involves the coordination of project reporting documents and cross Whitehall meetings, including regular ministerial updates, briefings and submissions.

In this role I worked closely with maintained schools and academies in northeast London and the east of England. I liaised regularly with multi-academy trusts, schools, local authorities and trust solicitors in order to improve the quality of schools with regards governance, finance and educational performance. I was responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of schools, overcoming obstacles to mitigate underperformance. The role required the production of high quality briefings and advice for Ministers, Regional Schools Commissioners and Head Teacher Boards often with significant time pressures. I project managed the academy conversion process, flexibly coordinating a range of projects while developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups. In addition to project management responsibilities, I was involved in procurement exercises, both in tender evaluation and contract development.

In this role I expanded upon commercial expertise gained as a commercial officer. I was personally responsible for the negotiation, placement and management of contracts up to the value of £2.5 million. I managed two commercial officers and one commercial apprentice, carrying out line management, mentoring responsibilities and annual reviews. I was responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts, delivering vital support to the RAF with a diverse supply base of international & UK Defence Companies. Contracts varied from; replacement single source contracts, competitions and transformation projects.Responsibilities include; - Production of Management Information - Manage suppliers by using the support organisations to best advantage of a project. - Identify and manage procurement risks. - Plan, manage and develop contract changes, including assessing the impact and legal implications of a change. - Enforcing contracts through active contract management, identifying anticipatory breaches, evaluating non conformance, managing contract performance and applying enforcement tools. - Drafting of a Contract Management and Implementation Plan. - Development of compliance/obligations matrices. - Understand and apply government procurement policy requirements. - Understand and apply EU Procurement regulatory framework. - Assesses the market through market analysis. - Develops programme planning, procurement strategies and contracting strategies. - Compiling, issuing and evaluating tenders. - Effectively conducting negotiations. - Understand and adhere to internal approvals process to contract award. - Debriefing suppliers.

My first commercial role at the MOD was within the Air commodities team. It was here that I gained valuable procurement knowledge and experience through communicating, interacting and proactively engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.I completed extensive training in areas including Project management, contract negotiation, contract management, EU procurement regulations, and a range of specific e-procurement courses critical in carrying out day-to-day activities. Through application, review and further research, I gained an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes and procedures in addition to comprehensive understanding of the regulations that surround each process.I built up a diverse portfolio of new competitive requirements and have seen contracts through from business case approval to contract award. I obtained responsibility for producing a range of commercial documentation including commercial strategy documents, Invitation to Tenders (ITT), contract terms & conditions and award criteria. My role enabled me to lead familiarisation days, contract kick off meetings, internal review meetings and tender assessment panels offering scrutiny and advice where applicable in order to facilitate positive team morale while exercising commercial expertise, transferring knowledge both within the team and externally. I was personally responsible for the management of multiple contracts, collaborating with project management staff, SMEs and large multinational suppliers in order to aid delivery, overcome payment issues and implement and enforce contractual obligations. Contract management experience also includes regular, diligent file management and minute writing to maintain clear and concise audit trails.

I was responsible for the planning and delivery of group and individual tennis sessions for over 150 individuals per week. The role demanded diligent time management and organisational attributes to ensure smooth delivery of outputs to a diverse audience. It required me to act as a positive role model for the club and for the sport. I wrote case studies for national publications during my time as a coach and mentored multiple aspiring coaches.My time in this role involved actively improving as a player and professional in addition to partaking in regular continuous professional development. I built and maintained links with a range of individuals and groups including headteachers and schools co-ordinators to secure long term-relationships and partnerships. I organised and delivered regular open participation days, including the coordination and production of marketing materials with the aim to acquire new members and players.

Business and Management Studies- Modules included:- Market and Social Research- Strategic Management- Human Resource Management- Business Ethics

Answering customer queries and providing information.Ensuring every customer has a pleasant and rewarding experience. Maintaining a high level of professionalism whilst carrying out multiple tasks such as handling payments, providing assistance and advertising current promotions.

Ensuring the welfare and safety of over 100 15-18 year old international students.Planning and delivering varied and interesting sports and activity sessions to a diverse range of individuals. The organisation of a weekly tutor group. This involved the planning of excursion routes and a weekly theatrical performance. Creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere whilst maintaining the safety and well-being of all students.

Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, maintaining an excellent standard of customer service.Plan and deliver a high standard of professional coaching to a range of ages and abilities both in a club and school environment, ensuring health and safety is to the highest standard both on and off the court.Involved in the planning and running of a weekly mini-tennis match play event.

Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.Handling customer requests and enquiries.Managing multiple tasks whilst offering the highest level of professionalism.