Stock Control Officer at Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

33699.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stock Control, ICT Hardware Lifecycle Management, Demand Forecasting, Supplier Relationship Management, SAP Requisitioning, Data Wiping, Asset Disposal, Inventory Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Budget Management

Industry

Description

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and ready to play a key role in supporting essential ICT services? We’re looking for a proactive Stock Controller to manage and optimise our ICT hardware lifecycle across the county. The ICT Service ensures the right information reaches the right people at the right time. To support organisational goals, IT must be reliable, fast, and simple to minimise risk and improve usability. ICT is responsible for keeping Council data secure, maintaining its integrity, and ensuring it is accessible only to authorised users. In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of our stockrooms and storage hubs, ensuring the right equipment is available when and where it’s needed. From forecasting demand and ordering hardware to managing supplier relationships and acting as the ICT SAP requisitioner, you will help keep our services running smoothly and efficiently. Because security is at the heart of what we do, you will oversee the safe disposal of hardware, using government-approved data wiping tools, ensuring sensitive information remains protected while maximising financial return through disposal contracts. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a vital public service, balancing operational needs, budgets, and compliance - all while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us]. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Ross Challice, Service desk and support manager, at Ross.Challice@wiltshire.gov.uk. [Ross.Challice@wiltshire.gov.uk.] Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20437/OS08-0902-Stock-Control-Officer-ICT/pdf/OS08-0902_Stock_Control_Officer_ICT.pdf] carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty&data=04|01|Bethany.Farrer@wiltshire.gov.uk|151f7da412574c942b8e08d948674193|5546e75e3be14813b0ff26651ea2fe19|0|0|637620430580127574|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=5CkvE0a359djyKPfpad1RWNIfayHtAmrr4s+KbvYZzw=&reserved=0] Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer] Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support] Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize the ICT hardware lifecycle, including stockroom ownership, demand forecasting, and ordering. Oversee the secure disposal of hardware using government-approved data wiping tools to protect sensitive information.