Commercial Officer

Centerprise International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading ICT supplier in Basingstoke is seeking a part-time Commercial Officer with commercial or legal experience for a two-day work week. Responsibilities include acting as the Data Protection Officer, maintaining corporate records, and advising directors on compliance. Ideal candidates should exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience in similar roles being a plus. Flexible working arrangements and pro-rata benefits apply.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement increasing to 28 days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Corporate gym membership

Health & wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience in the banking, legal, or insurance sector is desirable.
• Previous experience of working as a Company Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and governance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Company’s Data Protection Officer ensuring compliance.
• Reviewing contractual documentation to safeguard the company.
• Maintaining the Company’s electronic data room and corporate records.
• Filing annual returns at Companies House.
• Advising directors on their duties regarding corporate legislation.

Skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience as an executive director within a large company

Job description

Basic + NSI

• 25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 plus years’ service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Company supported CSR Volunteer Day
• SAGE employee benefits membership
• 2 days for personal wellbeing
• Pension – Including option to join Salary Exchange for Pension scheme (SXP)
• Death in Service – x4 basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance available, partially subsidised by the company
• Corporate gym membership available, partially subsidised by the company
• Salary sacrifice charity donation scheme
• Company Christmas savings club
• Company lottery
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• Out of town offices with free parking
• Non-Sales Incentive Scheme

Business Unit

Finance

Reporting to

Business Unit Director

Location/site

Vetting requirements

No

Company Overview

Centerprise International (Ci) was established in 1983 and has over 40 years of experience and expertise in providing innovative products and services. Our financial strength, and breadth and quality of services offered, together with our enviable record of success in supplying under many framework agreements and winning many government contracts makes Ci one of the leading ICT suppliers. Our cash reserves, recent strategic acquisitions and the quality of contracts held are an assurance of our future growth.

Throughout its history, Ci has evolved to meet market demands and now offers Managed Services and Solution Design to complement our own products.

Ci actively seeks to attract talented ambitious individuals, to nurture and develop through their career with the organisation. The Ci Group comprises of wholly owned companies and a joint venture business, so the opportunity to build a wide and varied career path truly exists.

All employees have the opportunity learn from successful, capable business professionals within the organisation, to absorb knowledge and experience first‑hand how a thriving business privately owned business operates.

Role Description

Centerprise has a part‑time position for an experienced professional with commercial and/or legal experience to fulfil duties ordinarily associated with a company secretary and commercial officer. This role is for 2 days per week with all benefits being applied on a pro rata basis. Some flexibility will be required, with the successful candidate needing to be willing and able to work around the needs of the business. On a rare occasion, the successful candidate may be required to work more. Any additional hours worked will be compensated through time off in lieu or overtime depending on the circumstances. The Commercial Officer will report into the Group Finance Director and will work from our Basingstoke office Tue‑Thu.

Main duties of the role

• Acting as the Company’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, monitoring any changes to relevant legislation and taking appropriate action.
• Reviewing contractual documentation with the aim of safeguarding the company from exposure to unacceptable risk.
• Maintaining the Company’s electronic data room, ensuring all corporate records are controlled and maintained in line with the required retention periods.
• Maintaining the Company’s statutory books, including: a register of directors, secretaries, shareholders and their shareholdings; and a register of any charges on the Company’s assets.
• Filing annual returns at Companies House.
• Informing Companies House of any significant changes in the company’s structure or management, for example the appointment or resignation of directors.
• Advising directors on their duties and ensuring that they comply with corporate legislation and the articles of association of the company.
• Administration of share schemes, including share offers, buybacks and transfers.
• Company Insurance, liaising with the Company brokers for the annual renewal and claims.

As with all personnel within the business, the individual will also be required to show:

• A commitment to comply with the Company’s Information Security Policy
• A commitment to promptly report any security weaknesses or incidents

A commitment to adopt and maintain a Health and Safety culture within the Group

Collaborate & Influence Is an exemplary role model, collaborating within and across the organisation, whilst building exceptional industry and strategic partnerships to influence future growth.

Conviction & Courage Takes charge, providing exemplary leadership, acting as a role model in demonstrating courage and conviction in the face of adversity.

Communication Skills Communicates powerfully and expertly, making compelling and complex presentations, perfectly targeted to the audience.

Decision Making Decisive leader, making strategic decisions, anticipating and thinking through the consequences and long‑term impact across the entire company.

Problem Solving Strategically analyses the risks, benefits and opportunities of internal and external facing solutions and efficiently and creatively solves even the most complex and difficult problems that affect the entire company.

Experience and Skills

• Essential • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Exceptional communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Experience as an executive director within a large company. Desirable • Having worked in the banking, legal or insurance sector. • Previous experience of working as a Company Secretary • Strong knowledge of corporate law and governance

Company Profile

• Customer-Centric - Ensure customer satisfaction is our number one priority
• Commitment - Be true to your work and go the extra mile to deliver on your promise
• Courage To Challenge - Have the strength to make a difference and don’t be afraid to constructively challenge the status quo
• Succeed - Be innovative and do all that is reasonable to deliver a positive outcome
• Dedication - Giving your time and energy in the best interests of the Company

Education/Qualifications/Specific training

• No formal qualifications are required. Suitable candidates will be assessed based on their experience.