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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction 

Procurement and Contract Management plays a vital role in ensuring that the Council continues to deliver high quality and value for money front line services to its residents. With continued and increasing austerity the ability for the Council to secure both value for money and best value through its procurement and commissioning activities has never been more important. The Council buys a wide range of goods, works and services annually and the efficient procurement of these contracts ensures best value is continuously achieved.

What’s the role?

To be responsible for the management of some of the elements of  the Council’s e-procurement processes and practices; to ensure that Procurement and contract management  documentation is appropriately filed and visible on the Council’s procurement and contract management systems

What’s in it for you? 

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Local Government Pension scheme 
• Flexible working and family friendly policies 
• Season ticket and bicycle loans 
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships 
• Supportive staff networks

 What we’re looking for 

Knowledge of Council’s online procurement system or ability to learn quickly                                 

Good working knowledge of general office procedures in a complex corporate environment       

Good knowledge of electronic filing and databases      

Experience of working systematically, confidently and successfully on own initiative         

Experience of working in a busy administrative support role 

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special Conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

 Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. 

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact teresa.hitchins@lewisham.gov.uk

To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit Lewisham Council - Jobs and search council vacancies

Extra Salary Details

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you. 

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.