Job reference REQ00000016598 Date posted 22/04/2024 Application closing date 23/05/2024 Location CARLISLE Salary £35,745 - £36,648 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer
Cumberland Council
Location(s): Carlisle
Hours: 1 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 30 hours per week
Salary: £35,745 - £36,648
About this opportunity
Are you a skilled procurement professional with experience in the public sector? Would you like to be part of a central function delivering advice, guidance, and support to colleagues? Then this could be the opportunity for you.
You should be commercially astute and welcome the changes and opportunities that the new Procurement Act and Provider Selection Regimes bring.
This is a varied role where you will collaborate with commissioners and technical leads across the council, working with them to determine how best value can be achieved and social value generated, in a legally compliant way. Experience should include leading on tenders, experience in the use of e-tendering systems and adept at contract management.
The right candidate(s) will have a proactive approach with excellent customer service skills. They will have strong organisational, planning and administration skills.
Please read the attached Post Specification for the full job description.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Debbie Heard by email debbie.heard@cumberland.gov.uk or on 07785592891.
What can we offer you!
* Excellent training and development offers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
* Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
* Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 23 rd May 2024
Interview date: Week of 3 rd June 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
Role Profile
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