We are welcoming applications for the role of Procurement Analyst with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s) : Avon & Somerset, Devizes, Wiltshire, Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset, Other Police Headquarters, Gloucestershire
Salary: Grade 7 - Starts at £38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £42,612 per annum Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part‑time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade. Type of employment : Permanent
Type of working arrangement : Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part‑time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.
About the role
We are recruiting... come and join the South West Police Procurement Service, delivering procurement services to the five Police Forces in the South West. This is an exciting opportunity to join the department as we continue to deliver value for money through the procurement lifecycle, having a positive impact on the policing service we provide to our communities.
The principal responsibility of the Procurement Analyst is Working within the South West Police Procurement Department, which provides strategic sourcing services to the Forces of Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, the procurement analyst will research, monitor, analyse and report on regional procurement data, so effective procurement strategies can be formulated and third party spend can be effectively managed.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact :
Hiring Line Manager: Elinor VOWLES - Category Manager
Email Address: elinor.vowles@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Telephone Number: 07483 374967
What you get if you join us
If you work for us, you will get access to
* A competitive salary with yearly increments.
* 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time workers).
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
* Company sick pay.
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Job related equipment, as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
* Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
* Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities.
* Sup portive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
* Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
Role Profile
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Competency and Values Framework (CVF)
Level 1: click this link for details of the CVF level for this specific role.
Recruitment process
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional document(s) :
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Political Restrictions : None apply to this role.
Application Stage
To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.
Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 24 / 11 / 2025, 12 : 05.
Selection Stage
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile / job description and additional CVF document .
The interview process is due to take place week commencing 8 December 2025.
Some roles may also require an assessment. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment date will be on if applicable.
Pre-requisites
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre‑requisite checks. These checks can include :
* Vetting checks
* Reference checks
* Medical assessment
* Qualification review
* Right to Work checks
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don't allow it to shadow your own unique voice. While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers the content of the application and the skills you demonstrate, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day - we want YOU to work for us!
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