Assistant Procurement Officer
- External Advertising Start Date: - 10 Jun 2026
- Directorate - Housing and Regeneration
- Location - Office
- Contract Type - Fixed term Contract
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - £39,807 - £41,637 (Grade G)
- About The Role -
We are recruiting for a Assistant Procurement Officer to join our Accommodation Procurement Team.
If you are passionate about supporting Housing Options customers and maintaining a strong supply of accommodation, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and able to build effective relationships with landlords and managing agents while ensuring compliance with procurement processes, we would love to hear from you.In this role, you will:
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To develop good working relationships with accommodation providers, establishing regular contact to help maintain the supply of accommodation to the Housing Options Service
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To ensure all available properties are forwarded to the relevant teams in a timely manner, liaising with colleagues to ensure efficient letting of the same
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Assist with enquiries from the Finance Team and hotelier’s/agents, other creditors, and debtors, monitoring any corrections and discrepancies so that all enquiries can be dealt with within agreed timescales. This includes but is not limited to checking and verifying landlord reserve and void period invoices
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Assist with enquiries from the Finance Team and hotelier’s/agents, other creditors, and debtors, monitoring any corrections and discrepancies so that all enquiries can be dealt with within agreed timescales. This includes but is not limited to checking and verifying landlord reserve and void period invoices
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:-
Knowledge of a range of software packages including Word, Excel plus database and workflow packages
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Good standards of literacy and numeracy, capable of producing correspondence, reports, and information for a variety of audiences.
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Seeks opportunities to build positive relationships with people from other teams and partners.
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Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
This a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary £39,807 - £41,637
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Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
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Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
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Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
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Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
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Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
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Salary range
- £39,807 - £41,637 per year