The Role
Post: Procurement and Contracts Officer
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657 - £46,550 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Hybrid working
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 03 July 2024 at 16:00 GMT
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation journey. This aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.
As part of this, the Commercial and Procurement team is likewise transforming to introduce a robust end-to-end category management. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Procurement Professionals to join our team for this exciting journey!
The Procurement and Contracts Officer will support the Professional Services Category team in developing and managing the sourcing strategy and contracting process for routine and lower complexity, value and or risk requirements on behalf of the Brigade This includes the support and contribution to compliant sourcing plans and contract awards based on the category strategy and proportionate market and data analysis ensuring timely escalation of risks and issues to meet the function’s performance targets.
Applicants should have a working knowledge of public contracts regulations (and be aware of the upcoming regulatory change to the new Procurement Act 2024) and will have to demonstrate an understanding procurement and contract management. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and responding effectively to changing priorities to meet deadlines or targets.
We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in this field, with good interpersonal skills and communication skills. They will have experience of common procurement tools and databases (including Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint sites).
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.
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.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (see instructions below). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
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 (as listed below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Cover letter requirements (Max 350 words total):
Within your cover letter please answer the following questions:
1. Experience: provide an example of a procurement or contract management activity you have led involving the need for balancing priorities.
2. Skill: provide an example of your analytical skills and how these were used in guiding a stakeholder in creating evaluation criteria for a recent tender.
3. Knowledge: describe a time that you used the public contracts regulation in a competitive award.
Please note that we will evaluate and score your answers to the above questions. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
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.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take in July 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please be aware that candidates invited to this stage will be asked to complete a short, written task which will be reviewed and scored against the competencies highlighted in the Selection Criteria section of the job description.
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.
Additional Information
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)
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office – subject to meeting project demands)
• 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
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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