Head of Commercial

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

Succeeding in today’s energy landscape requires collaboration, agility and the courage to challenge established ways of working. At Spirit Energy, we are redefining what good looks like in mature basin operations — focusing on safe, responsible asset stewardship, value maximisation and the delivery of an orderly energy transition.

Achieving this requires a broad mix of skills, experience and perspectives. Our people are central to how we operate — bringing curiosity, accountability and pragmatism to complex technical and commercial challenges. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking team committed to doing things better and differently, we would like to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF COMMERCIAL

The Head of Commercial role provides high quality commercial support and guidance across the Spirit Energy portfolio by leading commercial activities while maximising commercial value for the Spirit Energy business.

This role will also engage and manage any third-party support as appropriate.

Location: Aberdeen

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation.  Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.

• Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…

In role, you will be required to:

• Accountable for the delivery and mangement of effective governance and process relating to the management of existing commercial agreements.
• Ensure commercial obligations are met, identifying and managing risks, while adopting a programmatic approach to dispute resolution.
• Lead and deliver new and innovative commercial arrangements suitable for the changing industry landscape across the asset lifecycle.
• Develop and mature value adding opportunities while managing and mitigating commercial risks.
• Drive maximising value in deal negotiations ensuring the long-term viability of Spirit Energy asset base.
• Pursue commercial solutions with tenacity, routinely deploying a range of influencing, leadership and negotiating styles dependent on the counterparty or internal stakeholder.
• Adopt a solutions-based approach to commercial issues and disputes.
• Assimilate complex data and information, developing and presenting a path forward.
• Lead and manage projects, driving pace and ensuring both internal and external stakeholders are fully briefed and engaged.
• Engage with and influence both internal and external counterparties to effectively drive Spirit’s strategy.
• Ensure that all commercial activities undertaken are in accordance with Spirit Energy’s Commercial process, procedures, and governance, while adhering to ICOP/CCOP and SE7.
• Active participation in peer reviews and commercial due diligence as required, challenge established practice and drive continual improvement in the commercial function.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Strong E&P Commercial skills, including negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Excellent collaboration, team working and communication skills.
• Sound numerical and analytical ability and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with basic exploration, operations, exploration, legal and decommissioning terminology
• Familiarity with decision quality and framing
• Understand of relevant regulatory processes throughout asset lifecycle
• Degree qualified

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.  

As per job description

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