Benefits:
Salary: £32,654 – £37,035 per annum (pay award pending),
Grade 4
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (pro rata), flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available
Other information about our benefits can be found here
About the role:
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has a reputation of excellence, an organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of their employees, has a diverse and inclusive environment and offers flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.
About you:
Specifically, we are seeking a motivated and engaging individual for the position of Procurement Assistant, someone who will assist the procurement and Finance team in delivering high quality services, someone who enjoys working as part of a team and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
The successful candidate will provide excellent customer satisfaction to all the RBFRS’s customers and will be able to resolve enquiries quickly and courteously.
The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:
* Assist Procurement Lead in evaluation meetings advising stakeholders of process requirements
* Assist to identify procurement risks and take action with the relevant stakeholders to mitigate
* Assist to monitor, maintain and prepare reports detailing contract awarded and savings achieved
* Assist in preparing procurement procedures and template documents.
* Assist high value complex and collaborative procurement projects
* Prepare tender evaluation spreadsheets
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):
* A good understanding of Public Contract regulations and legislation
* Good numeracy and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel)
* CIPS Level 4 qualification
* Awareness of procurement and purchasing
* Awareness of the role of procurement within a public body
Application and selection process
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.
The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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Please see the link on application to the Job Profile/Person Specification.
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
For further details about the role please contact Irene Kema Onyeri, Deputy Head of Finance and Procurement at kemai@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.
If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application please contact Amanda Gavin at gavina@rbfrs.co.uk or by phone 01189 4550 for an informal discussion.
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours 4 August 2025
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview will be held on 8 August 2025
Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.
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Our Commitments:
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.
Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on application.
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