Governance & Procurement Officer
Posted 12/06/2024 by Red Personnel
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Temporary Governance & Procurement Officer
Position: Governance & Procurement Officer
Department: Parking > Finance
Reports to: Finance & Data Manager
Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: Circa £250 per day (Umbrella PAYE)
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Borough
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Governance & Procurement Officer to join our Parking department on a temporary full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with large-scale procurement projects, ensuring value for money, and maintaining high standards of contract management.
Key Responsibilities:
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity. We welcome applications from all community sectors and are committed to eradicating discrimination based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and socio-economic circumstances.
Additional Requirements:
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to our team, we encourage you to apply. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Flexible Working:
We are open to flexible working arrangements to accommodate the needs of our staff.
Join us in making a positive impact within our community! Apply now to be a part of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
Position: Governance & Procurement Officer
Department: Parking > Finance
Reports to: Finance & Data Manager
Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: Circa £250 per day (Umbrella PAYE)
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Borough
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Governance & Procurement Officer to join our Parking department on a temporary full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with large-scale procurement projects, ensuring value for money, and maintaining high standards of contract management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage procurement exercises using the Council’s procurement portal (Capital Esourcing).
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with statutory and legislative obligations, including OJEU requirements.
- Assist in tender evaluations, including planning and running moderation sessions, and design tools for coherent tender scoring.
- Train managers in tender evaluations and develop self-service tools to support the application of best practices.
- Draft essential procurement documents such as business cases, procurement strategies, and contract award reports.
- Implement a robust monitoring system to ensure accurate recording of contract and financial information.
- Support contract managers in performance measurement and liaise with the Systems and Data service.
- Promote awareness of the Council’s Social Value policies and assist contractors in integrating these commitments.
- Run mini competitions on new frameworks and propose practical procurement solutions for complex service requirements.
- Foster strong relationships with service managers to provide trusted procurement, contractual, and commercial advice.
- Strong knowledge of best practice in commissioning, procurement, and contract management, particularly within the public sector.
- Qualified or working towards MCIPS status.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity in applying solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively.
- High degree of emotional intelligence, judgement, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in negotiation and committed to outstanding service delivery.
- Adaptability and cognitive flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity. We welcome applications from all community sectors and are committed to eradicating discrimination based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and socio-economic circumstances.
Additional Requirements:
- Participate in emergency planning and response.
- Comply with digital and information management standards.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Support the Council’s commitment to a low-carbon culture and ecological literacy.
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to our team, we encourage you to apply. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Flexible Working:
We are open to flexible working arrangements to accommodate the needs of our staff.
Join us in making a positive impact within our community! Apply now to be a part of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
- Type:
- Temporary
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 4 Months intially
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 176GPO
- Job ID:
- 221814906
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