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We are recruiting a Contracts Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Penallta HouseTeam: 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 £51,356 - £54,495 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The postholder will lead the strategic oversight and delivery of Caerphilly Council’s long-term supply partner contract for building materials and services. The role will help shape contract management strategies, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring effective risk and performance management.Working across the Council, the postholder will champion the adoption of standardised practices, foster innovation, and support continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policy, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and performance monitoring.The postholder will require strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in public sector procurement and contract management.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 5 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Contract Management, Level 5 ILM.</li><li>The ability to lead and support a team of Contract Management Professionals.</li><li>Experience within a Contract Management environment of a large 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 Gareth Day on 01495 235530 or email <a href="mailto:DAYGA@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">DAYGA@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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Procurement Manager at West Northamptonshire Council&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?&nbsp;At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to play a key role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives.&nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? As procurement manager you will:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Act as a trusted commercial adviser to key service stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major programmes within the People Services portfolio.</li>
<li>Shape and deliver a complex and varied procurement pipeline.</li>
<li>Ensure our activity achieves real impact by embedding robust governance, compliance, and risk management, while also looking for opportunities to innovate and add value.</li>
<li>Drive process development, incorporating the latest policy changes and legislation.</li>
<li>Champion our business partner model, raising the profile of procurement and ensuring best practice is consistently applied across the organisation.</li>
</ul>About you We welcome applicants from all sectors and industries. Whether your background is in the public, private, or third sector, if you bring strong procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.For further details or an informal chat contact Daryl Read&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Procurement Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Procurement Manager at West Northamptonshire Council&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?&nbsp;At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to play a key role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We welcome applicants from all sectors and industries. Whether your background is in the public, private, or third sector, if you bring strong procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.For further details or an informal chat contact Daryl Read&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



WOULD YOU LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD A SERVICE WHILE DEVELOPING A REWARDING CAREER?
Then we have just the role for you!&nbsp;
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for a Contracts Officer to provide support to our partnership with Maidstone and Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Councils. You will be assisting with the development of a system to ensure oversight over all key contracts in the partnership, and promote corporate guidance on how to manage contracts.
You’ll also be assisting in the development and delivery of training for contract managers, ensuring that you stay up to date with best practice and can apply this to the continuous improvement of training materials and guidance documents.
The role will also be tasked with producing regular reports on contract management compliance, highlighting areas for concern and noting ‘Lessons Learned’ to aid in our aim of continuous improvement and development of our processes.
What you will have
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<li>A degree, or vocational equivalent with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a relevant role/industry</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal&nbsp;and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Proven ability to work autonomously, and prioritise workloads&nbsp;</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach and mindset</li>
<li>A strong desire to achieve professional qualifications</li>
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What you get in return&nbsp;
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<li>Membership to Local Government Pensions Scheme - Employer contribution 19.7%</li>
<li>annual leave increasing to 27 with 5 years' continuous service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>VDU eye care vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Invaluable training and development opportunities </li>
<li>Hybrid Working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free and delicious onsite coffee from our bean-to-cup coffee machine!</li>
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This role will require a blended working approach, with a mix of remote working and office days. Your initial induction will be undertaken in the office, and the rest of your on-boarding will follow this blended approach. The mix will vary in line with the requirements of the organisation and workloads. This will require you to be self-sufficient and driven in order to achieve outcomes which are set on a weekly basis.
To find out more take a look at the Job Description, Person Specification and Progression Plan below.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Dan Hutchins, Procurement &amp; Contracts Manager, on 01892 554425 or <a href="mailto:dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil
Closing Time &amp; Date: Midday 06/07/2025&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Interview Date: Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed at regular intervals. This will be a 2 stage approach, with the first stage being a Teams interview and the second being a face-to-face interview at our offices if you are successful at stage 1.
We encourage early applications, as shortlisting and interviewing will commence immediately. The Council reserves the right to close the application window if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the advertised closing date.

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Reading Borough Council is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to play a vital role in supporting the Housing Team in our Communities and Adult Social Care directorate. This role acts as a dedicated business partner for budget managers and technical experts in sourcing and ensuring robust contract management for a range of subject matter including:
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<li>Repairs, maintenance and renovations</li>
<li>Professional services</li>
<li>Property-related services and works</li>
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We support hybrid working, allowing flexibility while ensuring employees can excel in their roles, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in the office. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking talent from the widest pool of candidates. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively support the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This position ensures procurement processes run efficiently and in full compliance with regulations, helping to deliver high-quality services that benefit the community, with contract values ranging from £5k up to £multi-million development schemes. You will want to have knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, and ideally Public Contracts Regulations 2015 – top candidates will have completed the Procurement Act eLearning course. The role works with a range of contract types including service contracts, framework and DPS call-offs, and JCT contracts. You'll work closely with colleagues and suppliers to manage contract delivery is effective, and drive value for money. Holding a Level 4 or higher CIPS qualification is preferable, although apprenticeship and training options will be available. This role is key to ensuring procurement processes follow our internal governance requirements, plan proactively for procurement cycles and support implementation of Council policies such as Social Value and working towards Net Zero. The postholder will oversee their services’ contract portfolio, lead procurement activities, and help define contract management for their area ensuring time in appropriate invested in their commercial partnerships. By embedding best practice procurement arrangements and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, this role helps secure value for money while supporting essential corporate initiatives across the Reading borough. Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes, including complex tenders and competitive quotation exercises across a range of spend categories, ensuring timely and transparent delivery of a wide-ranging portfolio projects.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and associated legal frameworks.</li>
<li>Embed category management approaches to individual contract sourcing approaches, optimising procurement outcomes and maximising supplier engagement.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery of procurement activities, meeting deadlines and achieving Council priorities.</li>
<li>Incorporate social value, ethical procurement and sustainability principles into procurement strategies, supporting local economic growth and community development.</li>
<li>Oversee contract management, ensuring delivery of outcomes, performance and cost monitoring, and change/risk management.</li>
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About You: We’re looking for a procurement specialist with expertise in market engagement, procurement strategy, and strong contract management.
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<li>Experience in leading complex procurement programmes, ideally in the public sector.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of a range of contracts and commercial agreements.</li>
<li>Ability to ensure adherence to governance structures and corporate compliance.</li>
<li>Knowledge of category management, supplier negotiations, and commercial risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Ability to provide professional challenge and secure outcomes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with budget management and financial planning within procurement operations.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.</li>
<li>We’d like an understanding of repairs contracts and/or Housing knowledge to enable you to bring strong experienced advice to the service</li>
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Working at Reading Borough Council: You’ll be part of Team Reading, contributing to making Reading a successful and vibrant community. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values guide how we work:
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<li>Work Together – Collaborate with colleagues and partners to achieve shared goals.</li>
<li>Drive Efficiency – Show initiative, adapt to change, and seek improvements.</li>
<li>Be Ambitious – Strive for excellence and challenge constructively.</li>
<li>Make a Difference – Provide outstanding customer service and flexibility in service delivery.</li>
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Our Offer: We provide a supportive environment for career growth, encouraging innovation and ambition. Benefits include:
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<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 with service).</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance.</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with life assurance (three times annual salary).</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery)</li>
<li>Season ticket loan to assist with travel costs.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme.</li>
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For more information or an informal discussion, contact Isabelle Robson – Head of Housing Repairs and Property Services - <a href="mailto:Isabelle.robson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Isabelle.robson@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:Isabelle.robson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 Interview Process: Competency-based interview. Interview Date: 23rd + 24th September 2025 Please note that 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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