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The successful candidate with have a broad experience of procurement within a Local Government/Public Sector environment and a thorough understanding of Local Government/Public Sector procurement regulations.&nbsp; This includes the application of the new Procurement Act 2023.&nbsp; You will be passionate about delivering sustainability and championing social value whilst achieving a successful balance between innovation and meeting corporate policies and regulatory requirements. You will be experienced in using a procurement portal for tenders.
We are looking for individuals who are CIPS qualified and have strong experience within procurement roles.&nbsp; You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of contract law and will have a successful track record of negotiating with external stakeholders.&nbsp; You will be conversant with procurement methodologies, techniques and proficient in completing research and market analysis.
&nbsp;You will be technically competent with experience in delivering complex projects working with a range of stakeholders internal and external to the council.&nbsp; You will work with suppliers to develop strategies to ensure the Council is receiving the most efficient service terms and conditions while maintaining value and cost efficiency benefits.
Ideally you will be experienced in end-to-end public sector ICT procurement and completent in using G-Cloud, CCS and other public ICT frameworks.
Interviews to be held week commencing 26th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Procurement Category Manager – ICT

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamRBK is committed to transforming how it operates so that it can deliver the best possible outcomes and services for its residents and communities at the same time as ensuring financial sustainability for the organisation.RBK are moving forward with an ambitious programme of transformation activity and as part of this, have set up a Corporate Procurement Team that brings together these related skills to work together more effectively.We want to bring people on board who can promote a culture that encourages creativity and embrace new ideas and ways of working. We want people who can work together and who are customer driven and someone who can work well with others.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe&nbsp;Royal Borough of Kingston are currently seeking a Commissioning and Procurement Officer to support the delivery of their commissioning governance and policy workstream. You will work to support the Commissioning Governance Board to provide procurement governance administration and support on policy research and development including for London Living Wage, Modern Slavery, Ethical Sourcing and Social Value.This role will give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects that are driving the transformation and greening procurement agenda.Your role will include:- Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council- Developing excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes- Refreshing the Council’s commissioning and procurement policies, guidance, materials and templates- Supporting the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisionsOur Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Procurement Officer - Governance and Policy

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Contract &amp; Compliance Manager
Grade 3, £40,476 - £46,731 per annum
Full time, Permanent
This role comes with:
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<li>A generous leave package</li>
<li>Flexible working</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Pension</li>
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The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Programmes and Compliance team.
This role will lead on contracts and compliance in developing and managing international and national funding bids, to serve as the council’s external funding specialist and to manage contract monitoring and compliance functions.
This role will also support the Procurement team and ensure contract management forms a key part of council wide procurement exercises.
This role will work with all service areas within the council to offer support and guidance for service managers on contract and compliance.
You’ll have relevant qualifications and experience in managing public grants and funds, which will include working with a wide range of related external agencies, successful grant bid development, project management and the management of information and international partnerships. You’ll have excellent financial and project management skills and can work to demanding deadlines.
Who are we?
With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter in the Old Town, outstanding architecture, a variety of unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.
Hastings receives many grants, including the Towns Fund, Plan for Neighbourhoods, and multiple housing grants. These play a key role in the council’s work programme and vision for our town. A key part of this role will be to ensure these grants are maximised for benefit of Hastings’ residents and businesses.
Who are you?
We are looking for is someone with a strong track record of compliance and contract management. You will be someone who wants to become involved in the shaping of our town in a sustainable way, through applying for and managing external funding.
You will be able to understand a range of funding sources and grant applications. You’ll have the ability to work under your own initiative and project manage your work to meet council and government targets. You will be able to work in a small team as well as on your own.
You’ll have a basic understanding of the procurement regulations for local government.
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<li>with existing experience as a Compliance Officer, or</li>
<li>who has worked in a contract management and compliance focussed role either in the public or private sector.</li>
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You’ll have excellent communication and customer-care skills, the ability to work flexibly, as part of a busy and high performing team.
Full details of the qualification and experience required for the roles can be found in the attached job description.
Closing date: Thursday 14th August 2025 at 12.00pm.

Contract & Compliance Manager

We are recruiting a Principal Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Penallta House / Home WorkingTeam: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Under the general direction of the Procurement and Information Services Manager and Commercial Lead Procurement &amp; Collaboration, the post holder will be responsible for:Leading on the Council’s All-Wales collaborative Food Framework, est. annual value £36 million.Leading and advising on Housing and Property Services/ Building Consultancy with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.Implementation of the new procurement legislation across the Council.Line management of Procurement Officers &amp; Buyers Assistants.Supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly).Implementing the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives, advocating local &amp; national policies &amp; initiatives.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or other recognised qualification.</li><li>Experience of planning and developing contract arrangements.</li><li>Proven experience at a senior level within a purchasing organisation.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Evans on 01443 863157 or email <a href="mailto:evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Craig Taylor on 01443 864826 or email <a href="mailto:tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Staffordshire County Council spends over £500m per annum on purchasing services and supplies. A significant part of that spend is managed within the Commercial Team.The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts, throughout their lifecycle. Working with a variety of stakeholders, providers and partners, to drive continuous improvement, whilst building collaborative relationships.The role will ensure providers meet their obligations for contract compliance, effective performance, efficiency, service outcomes and value for money. Keeping a focus on performance and quality, you will be responsible for maximising operational and financial performance whilst minimising risk, from contract inception to exit and re-commission. &nbsp;There are two permanent posts available, with flexibility for the right candidate:Post 1 – Full time 37 HoursPost 2 – Part time 15 HoursPlease can you state in the Supporting Statement section of your application whether you are interested in the full time role, part time role or either.Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will include to,<ul>
<li>Manage a portfolio of contracts for their effectiveness, outcomes, service standards and value for money, with effective contractual governance</li>
<li>Design, develop, manage and monitor performance, outcomes and quality assurance frameworks</li>
<li>Ensure provider contract compliance, identify and address non-compliance</li>
<li>Draft, issue and manage contract documentation including variations, notices, finance schedules, specifications and performance standards</li>
<li>Establish effective working relationships and engagement with stakeholders to assess contracts, services, feedback and customer insight. Investigate complaints, disputes, respond to service failures and implement contingencies</li>
<li>Analyse, benchmark and report contract monitoring data to shape service improvements, monitor contract budgets and financial arrangements</li>
<li>Contribute to shaping service design, specifications, tender selection, assessing the impact of commissioning decisions, decommissioning and exit planning</li>
</ul>The role may include contract management of social care, health and education related services for children, families and adults.The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have,<ul>
<li>A degree (level 6) or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>A good knowledge of contract management processes</li>
<li>Experience of effective contract management, within a commissioning, contracting or procurement environment, aimed at improving outcomes for people</li>
<li>Experience of managing relationships with external organisations</li>
<li>Excellent literacy and communications skills. &nbsp;Including experience of producing clear, concise, high-quality reports and presenting information to different audiences</li>
<li>Good IT skills and excellent numeracy and statistical skills, to gather and analyse complex data to evaluate options and translate into appropriate actions</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th August 2025Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills and experiences. For more information about the role please contact: Deena Hughes and Cate Crawford, Commercial Team Leaders, via email: <a href="mailto:deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and <a href="mailto:cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Commercial Contract Manager

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We have an excellent opportunity available for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to join our Procurement and Contracts Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As the Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will lead and manage procurement and contract activity across the organisation. This is a key role that ensures effective provision of professional services that meet customer needs.
This role will contribute to the strategy, performance, quality control and the financial planning for specialist areas, whilst working collaboratively with key stakeholders, members and colleagues across the organisation.
Help us deliver high impact, cost-effective services to our community!&nbsp;
Benefits
Not only if this a fantastic time to join our team, but you will receive a host of incredible benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more!
Key responsibilities
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<li>Provide functional and/or operational leadership for senior procurement specialists ensuring the provision of professional services that meet customer needs.</li>
<li>Acting as member of corporate project teams - providing specialist advice and input</li>
<li>Contributing to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist area(s)</li>
<li>Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, Members and managing key relationships e.g. with members, partners, other stakeholders</li>
<li>Promotion of best practice in procurement and contract management across all services in the Council through issuance of guidance and training as required.</li>
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Skills, qualifications and experience&nbsp;
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<li>Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023</li>
<li>Experience in public sector procurement and local government procurement categories</li>
<li>Experience if managing staff and high performing teams</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification</li>
<li>Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel</li>
<li>Experience of using e-procurement software</li>
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For more information, please contact Clare Priest, Head of Procurement and Contracts , <a href="mailto:clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">clare.priest@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.
Alternatively, click the link below and apply today!
Closing date: 10th August 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

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