will you be doing?

• Provide guidance & assistance to staff at all levels within the Council on the regulations of Local Government procurement
• Interrogate reports and analyse spend across the council, identifying possible breaches of UK and local Procurement Regulations.
• Responsible for overseeing the training and support to new users of In-Tend using a variety of training materials and be the key contact in relation to queries and assistance for all users
• Market Research solutions (including potential savings) by using existing contracts and collaboration with other local authorities, Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and other framework and consortium contracts
• Ensure that the electronic Contracts Register is maintained and kept up to date both internally and on the internet.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• Good level of general education, preferably with GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths at ‘C/4' and be prepared to work towards CIPS level 2.
• Knowledge of Local Government procurement processes including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently
• Detailed understanding of Council’s Procurement Regulations and Financial Regulations
• Good Microsoft Office skills (including Excel and Word).
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and with others as part of a team
• Good communication skills, with the ability to give clear advice and support to service staff across the council
• Ability to explain procurement issues, at the appropriate level, to non-finance staff

What can we offer you?

• Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas
• 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service (pro rata)
• Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
• Employee well-being programme
• Employee events group
• Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
• Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
• Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
• Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by
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