Procurement and Contract Assistant - WMF1347e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £26,421 – 27,334

Hours: 37 hours

Location: Carlisle/Penrith/Kendal/Barrow

Contract: Permanent

Have you ever considered working in Procurement?  An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Commissioning and Procurement Team for a highly motivated individual to work as a Procurement and Contract Assistant. 

The post is a permanent post.

If successful, you would work as part of a highly skilled Procurement team, covering areas including Capital Projects, Corporate, Children’s and Adult social care services.

Our objective is to procure services, goods and works, which meet the identified needs of local residents, deliver improved outcomes, achieve value for money and support the Council Plan.

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual with skills, knowledge, and an interest in procurement, who wants to make a difference. To be successful in the role you must have:

• great communication skills
• knowledge of the principles of tendering and contract management
• excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• a desire and ability to work collaboratively to effect change

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people, both within the Council and from other agencies and key stakeholder groups.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 16/09/2024

Interview date: 23/09/2024

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Bev Kent, Service Manager Procurement, Beverley.Kent@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to an interview, this will preferably be face to face, however we may also consider using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, and if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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