The Role
Post: Head of Category (Procurement)
Salary: £ 47,384 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 47,384 - £ 67,600 per annum.*
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Saturday 14 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Some exciting opportunities have arisen within the London Fire Brigade’s Procurement Department for Heads of Category roles in our Category Teams (Operations, ICT, and Professional Services and Assets and Estates).
Each post holder will be a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Commercial (either Operations or Commercial depending on the specific Category). The role will involve management of the relevant Category Team to ensure that all procurement and commercial contract management activity is undertaken in a compliant and suitably risk aware fashion. You will have the opportunity to input and influence in the strategy and future vision of the Procurement Department; and to input into the creation, development, and improvement of compliant processes within LFB’s governance framework.
Each Head of Category will be responsible for the development and dynamic of each category team; within which there are various levels of experience and training needs which will require support and focus. The department as a whole is a diverse, supportive and team focused one which operates in a dynamic sometimes pressurised environment due to the ever changing requirements and markets that we are involved in.
You will be commercially astute with the capability to deliver procurement, contract management and category management activities in full compliance with relevant UK and international legislation and internal policy and procedures. Previous experience of successfully delivering procurement projects under the Public Contract Regulation regime is desirable but not essential.
You will need to be a proactive, self-sufficient and resilient individual who is able to manage a team to deliver the organisation’s procurement objectives. . You will have the ability to manage the category team capacity to maximise efficiencies against the organisation’s aim and objectives through robust prioritisation. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to ensure resources are commercially focused on delivering proportionate, sustainable, and innovative commercial solutions that effectively manage commercial risks.
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, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• 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
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
*Salary for this role is up to £67,600 - based on experience. This would include the salary range of the grade of £47,384 - £61,529 (FRS F) Offers made above £61,529 will include a specialist pay allowance (time bound for 12 months whilst wider pay and benefits review is undertaken).
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place late January 2023. 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 you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot 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.
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.
Additional Information
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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