Position: Procurement Officer (Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Temporary for up to 15 Months
Salary: £33,143 per annum - £37,280 per annum
Location: Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
Hours: 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Closing date: 30 November 2025 (midnight)
Interviews: Week commencing 08 December 2025
About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency servicewe’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Officer who can contribute to changing our Corporate Procurement department. This is a vital role where your work has a direct impact on our ability to serve the public. While procurement may happen behind the scenes, it ensures our firefighters and employees have the equipment, services, and resources they need, when they need them. The successful candidate will work closely with all Heads of Departments to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, new processes and policies. A working knowledge of implementing contract management would also be beneficial. By securing best value for money and ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes, you’ll be helping us stay operationally ready and financially responsible, supporting our vision to ‘Make Derbyshire Safer Together’.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to tender thresholds and processes and assist departments and compliance with UK procurement regulations and internal policies. to comply with such regulations.
Provide assistance to deliver an efficient and effective strategic procurement service.
Provide a partnering approach to guidance and advice to employees of DFRS on Procurement and Financial Regulations and the best procurement route to follow e.g., frameworks, regional contracts or local procurement Proactively support the purpose and values of the Service; provide leadership and direction in own area of responsibility and by sharing best practice, across the Procurement function.
Undertake spend analysis of DFRS historical spend in order to inform sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for savings.
Make contributions to innovation and improving ways of working including exploring collaborative procurement and sourcing opportunities, by questioning, researching and actively developing ideas.
Advise on the best procurement routes, considering environmental and sustainability factors.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Design and deliver compliant commercial solutions to deliver requirements effectively including relevant experience of end to end procurement processes.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including written and oral in a range of organisational situations.
Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with ability to pay attention to detail whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Effective relationship management skills
Working on own initiative as well as working with others
Resilient in changing situations, problem solving and innovation
Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.
What We Offer in Return
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Flexible working hours
Agile working (60% office based)
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, access to the services gyms
Employee discount scheme, eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
How to Apply:
We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work.. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 08 December 2025.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Dean Hogan via e-mail at dhogan@derbys-fire.gov.uk.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.