Assistant Commercial Manager

Job description

IDPP Consulting is a leading supplier of IT and Resource Solutions to clients throughout the UK and Europe. As part of our strategy for growth, we are looking for an Assistant to the Commercial Manager, to ensure that our Clients and Contractors receive excellent support. You will be based from our Head Office, near Westminster, with the option to work from home 1 day per week.

Salary: £30k + DOE

Location: Westminster (Hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP, allowing for notice period

The Role

The Commercial Team is responsible for all compliance and onboarding activities for the Resource projects we manage within the business. You will work closely with the Operations and Commercial Manager to ensure that the function runs smoothly and efficiently. There will be line management responsibility for the Commercial Assistant, and we are therefore looking for someone who can lead by example and contribute to the friendly and supportive internal culture that has been established within the Back Office team.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the commercial function is organised and detail-focused, with accurate paperwork and documentation for smooth business continuity.

Onboard new clients that the Sales Team engage with, ensuring that all Credit Checks and Compliance is completed to the highest standard, and that Commercial aspects of our Terms of Business (insurance, payment terms etc) are negotiated to the satisfaction of the client and the benefit of IDPP.

Draft assignment schedule contracts based on Statements of Work and Purchase Orders Identify, raise queries about, and correct, inaccurate or incomplete paperwork and documentation

Chase missing Statements of Work and Purchase Orders from clients (via the Sales Team)

Organise and file paperwork and documentation for record keeping purposes.

Contribute to the maintenance of an organised and efficient email inbox

Attend weekly meetings with the Sales Support team, and Operations and Commercial Manager, providing updates on current barriers and outstanding issues.

Liaise with internal stakeholders to plan for upcoming contractor extensions, finishers, and new starters.

Ensure compliance with IR35 and AWR regulations (prior experience and knowledge is preferable)

Provide ongoing support to the Commercial Assistant, ensuring that they provide excellent support to contractors throughout their onboarding process.

To be considered we are looking for

Similar experience in a Commercial or Compliance role would be preferred, and experience working in a recruitment environment would be a distinct advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams

Knowledge of IR35 and AWR regulations

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills, written and verbal. A good telephone manner is essential.

Experience using recruitment CRM systems would be an advantage

As a company we offer

Hybrid working 1 day from home and 4 days in the office.

Early finish on Fridays.

Company benefits such as pension scheme, Bupa Health Plan 25 days holiday, rising by 1 day per year of service

Company shares

Ongoing commitment to training and development

An inclusive culture; everyone is encouraged to share new ideas and feel part of the decisions we make to improve the way we work.

We hold quarterly social events to bring colleagues from our 3 UK offices.

Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea etc as standard

Please apply with CV for further details