About Us: Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 146,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit. At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services. Benefits: As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Flexibility: A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts) Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role) Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance. Lifestyle: Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses. Eye test voucher scheme Everyone Active Gym Membership discount Professional Development: Training and Development opportunities. Payment of one professional subscription fee Financial Planning: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future. Access to free Will writing services. Employee Assistance Programme Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc. Free town centre parking What to Expect in the Role: You will provide expert advice and deliver end‑to‑end procurement services aligned to our corporate plan and strategic objectives. You will help ensure public funds are used effectively and that our procurement activity delivers tangible benefit for the local area. Our procurement function focuses on four key outcomes: Delivering savings for the council Providing procurement advice to colleagues Supporting the local economy Ensuring procurement practices are adhered to Whether your experience lies in purchasing goods, services, construction works, or contract management, you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details): Support the delivery of a complex and varied procurement pipeline. Support and provide specialist advice to colleagues across the Council with the contract management module Intend. Ensure our activity achieves real impact by embedding robust governance, compliance and risk management, while also looking for opportunities to innovate and add value. Develop and regularly review a procurement strategy and associated policies and procedure Ensure good procurement practices and understanding across the Council, so that the benefits of good procurement are fully recognised by all officers involved in contracting and purchasing services and supplies. What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details): Experience of Public Sector Procurement (PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023). Experience of managing above and below threshold procurement processes and procedures. Experience of e-tendering and e-procurement systems. Ability to provide professional procurement advice to officers across the Council. Ability to work effectively in a team and possess strong negotiation skills. Right To Work Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc. Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn For an informal chat about the role, please email Charlotte Hume, Procurement Officer at charlotte.hume@stratford-dc.gov.uk Applications will close at midnight on Monday 30 March 2026 Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 13 April 2026