Job Reference: /LE/16-02/1071/12Job Title: Assistant Commercial ManagerLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week Business OverviewAtalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.Job OverviewWe are currently recruiting for Assistant Commercial Manager to join our passionate and driven team based at our client’s site in London region.The Assistant Commercial Manager will report to the Commercial Manager with an objective of being the initial go to contact for contractual and commercial queries on a high-profile Hard Services Facilities Management account. This role will play a pivotal part in the day-to-day running and overall success of the Contract.The role will also involve supporting other Contracts within the Commercial Manager’s portfolio when necessary.Key Responsibilities:Commercial & Financial PerformanceUnderstanding the Contract, ensuring that basic variations are captured and priced in order to maximise revenue.Management of a shared commercial email inbox i.e., to act as the first point of contact for the operations team.Provide validation support to the Commercial Admin team regarding WIP queries and Application for Payment submissions. Validation also required for PO raising and chargeable quotations.Management of the PPM purchase order tracker. Supporting the Procurement lead in reviewing PPM PO costs with subsequent identification of potential cost savings.Main supplier liaison regarding payment terms and queries.CustomerBe able to understand and communicate certain obligations of the Contract in support of the Commercial Manager. Justify viewpoints via contractual clauses when necessary.Support client initiatives and projects.Contribute towards resolving contractual issues and disputes.Support contract negotiation processes with client commercial team as required.Ensure the timely provision of commercial reports.Risk ManagementAssess, record and advise managers on risks and opportunities that may influence financial performance.Recognise situations in which a Risk Notice may be required. Generate and submit basic Risk Notices in support of the Commercial Manager.Day to day management of the Contract Commercial Risk Register.About You:Applicants must have the right to work in the UKRelevant experience of working on a facilities management contract.Bachelors degree/equivalent in, or studying towards, Finance/Accounting, or Quantity Surveying.Experience of negotiating contract variations to successful close out.Be able to communicate effectively with a multitude of stakeholders, both verbally and written – Account Director, Cluster Managers, other OCS functions, clients, suppliers.Adequate Microsoft Excel competency - pivots, trackers, tables, functions, calculationsBenefitsWide range of retail discountsDiscounted gym membershipJoin our Cycle to Work schemeAccess to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our eventsAccess to internal Mental Health First AidersImmediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platformRequired professional membership fees paid forWin monthly Superstar AwardsHow to applyIf you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to £500! (T&Cs apply)https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f3343c912a8643b69cfdc89dc2bbba8f