Logistics & Resources Manager

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Logistics & Resources Manager
• Job Location: Police Headquarters
• Salary: £49,498 - £51,515 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 25/03/2024
• Job Requisition Number: 8545
• This post is not open to job share

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join and to lead the delivery of a busy & enthusiastic Logistics & Resources Team (L&R Team) within Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS).

Based on site working at Waterwells in Quedgeley, you will lead a strong and friendly team that supports the work of all Fire Service staff across the organisation.

About the Role

To take a lead role in developing, shaping, updating and delivering of GFRS’s Logistics and Resources work profile. In keeping with the GCC Procurement and Fleet activity, to ensure effective resilience and suitability for the organisation. To be responsible for and coordinate the strategic direction, and the management of the Community Safety Directorate Logistics and Resources. To assist the GFRS Head of Logistics and Resources in the delivery of the Strategic Logistics and Resources support of GFRS.

To support in moving the service forward, this post will be required to be involved in project work to achieve delivery. You will be reporting to the Head of Logistics and Resources who will be looking for an enthusiastic and experienced manager to help in a comprehensive support function to the rest of the team, plus our other colleagues across GFRS and GCC.

About You

This is a fantastic role for someone with the drive and motivation with high standards to make a difference to our community.

Have a good understanding of procurement regulations within Local Government and have extensive knowledge in Policies and Procedures for an ever progressing fire service.

The successful applicant will be expected to manage contracts, deal with suppliers and line manage a team of committed people. You will also be responsible for organising the purchasing of equipment to supply Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue with the best equipment possible. This crucial role will involve extensive project working to enable GFRS to meet its organisational goals.

In return we will offer you:

• Regular formal and informal support.
• Safe,supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Flexible working, with general working hours 8.00am to 4.00pm.
• Access to relevant training and career progression.
• Annual leave of 25.5 days rising to 30.5 days after 5 years employment.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+), Young Employees Network, Black Workers Network and Neurodiversity Workers Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply).

Please note the following:

• Due to the high number of applications we anticipate to receive, unfortunately, we are not able to provide individual feedback to your application at this early stage of the process
• Pension Abatement will apply
• On site working

For further information regarding the role please contact Mike Hammond, Head of Logistics and Resources – mike.hammond@glosfire.gov.uk

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

Interviews will take place on 10th April2024.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Job Profile - Logistics & Resources Manager

This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.