Department: Commercial

Reports to: Head of Operational Strategy & Performance 

Salary: Competitive

The Role – Commercial Advisor

Reporting to the Head of Operational Strategy and Performance, the Commercial Advisor will provide high-quality commercial support and guidance to help support the effective management of Serica’s UK North Sea portfolio.

The person in role will manage commercial and contractual aspects of existing commercial agreements whilst working closely with the asset managers and other colleagues in Aberdeen and London to ensure effective management of joint venture relations.   They will be supported by the commercial co-ordinator.  The role will also be involved in Serica’s compliance with US sanctions requirements relating to the Rhum gas field.

They will have an important role to play in supporting the Head of Operational Strategy & Performance by providing strategic insights and guidance to optimise our commercial operations whilst supporting and inputting in to the corporate business planning processes.

What we are looking for in potential candidates:

This role is ideal for a proactive individual with commercial experience ideally in the oil and gas sector.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree qualified or equivalent with finance, commercial or engineering background or considerable experience in a similar role  

Professional skills:

• Commercial experience
• Good knowledge of oil and gas business
• Skilled in standard business software and IT systems, particularly Excel
• Good overall understanding of data handling

Your future at Serica Energy

Serica offers the opportunity to be part of a busy, vibrant working environment with a strong culture rooted in mutual respect and trust.

We are passionate about building an inclusive working environment that attracts and encourages diversity. We want our employees to feel that they can be their true self, we recognise the potential that this unlocks and the value it brings.

We offer the opportunity to be supported with further training if required and access to competitive benefits such as

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Share Save and Share Incentive Plans
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Personal Accident Insurance and Business Travel.

We also offer the opportunity to work flexibly.

Serica’s Equal Opportunity statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and conduct our recruitment and selection process in a fair and consistent manner that does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

Serica will make reasonable adjustments to the role in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Recruitment Process

Please note that due to the high applicant numbers we receive it is unfortunately not always possible to get back to all applicants individually about their application. Candidates who are chosen for interview will be contacted directly.

CVs will be processed for review by the hiring manager on a redacted basis to remove bias in the screening process.  The information that will be redacted will be:

Identifying personal details such as name, date of birth, contact details, reference contact details,

Educational Institutions

We will contact individuals and invite them to an interview.  We offer in person or video interviews through Microsoft Teams.  Serica will make reasonable adjustments during the interview process if required.  The interview structure will be a mix of questions relating to technical experience and skills related to the role and questions relating to the values of Serica.  Second stage interviews may be necessary as an additional candidate assessment for staff roles.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to request a copy of the detailed job description, please email recruiting@Serica-Energy.com