The Role
Post: Assistant Procurement Officer
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 - £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 05 May 2021 at 16:00 GMT
The London Fire Brigade is recruiting an Administration and Purchasing Assistant.
The work offers the right candidate the opportunity to join a growing procurement team handling a range of purchasing arrangements to support operational and support staff activities of the LFB. The post holder will undertake: administration and support within the Assets and Estates category which forms part of the Technical and Commercial function; process routine requests for quotations for a range of category specific items, as well as purchasing work. The duties also include supporting the work of our procurement managers in larger procurements and contracts management activities for our strategic contracts. The role also provides support to our many clients who raise requisitions with raising and managing purchase orders helping to ensure the efficient operation of fire stations and other LFB buildings.
There are opportunities for on the job development as well as opportunities for sponsored professional studies such as courses and development provided by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply .
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply - complete the online application form and upload an up to date CV and a cover letter (max. of two-sided A4). Please include in your cover letter evidence to address the following 5 headings:
1. Your experience of organising, planning and prioritising work with the minimum of supervision and ensuring that deadlines are met.
2. Your ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and accurately in writing, by telephone and in person.
3. Your ability to liaise effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels and to ensure good customer care practice.
4. Your knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of a computerised procurement order management system.
5. Awareness of equality issues and a commitment to ensuring appropriate policies are implemented in the context of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Your application will be sifted based on your CV and on your cover letter (responses to address the above 5 headings).
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-May 2021. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted and because of the current Covid-19 situation you will need to be able to conduct an interview over a video conferencing service such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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