Procurement Business Partner (Estates)

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

Faculty / Directorate

The Finance and Procurement Directorate is a central support department within the university, supporting our vision to provide high performing finance and procurement services that drive financial strength and business sustainability for DMU.

Role

This is an exciting role to support the university in delivering its ambitious plans including support to the development and delivery of a new Estates Masterplan encompassing plans for a new Library and campus catering arrangements. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role will be key in ensuring the university secures best value and manages inherent risks, working closely with senior colleagues within our Estates and Commercial Services Directorate.

Ideal Candidate

You will be CIPS qualified with substantial experience in the field of Estates/Works public procurement, having a good understanding of Estates related professional disciplines in addition to RIBA planning and delivery. The role also includes responsibility for managing procurement planning and stakeholders across a portfolio of faculties and directorates and will require strong organisation and communication skills For more information about the essential and desirable skills required for this role, please view the Job Description/Person Specification.

Benefits: You will benefit from access to the Local Government Pension scheme; 23days annual leave plus concessionary days and Bank Holidays; career progression; employee perks that include up to 8.5 per cent off grocery shopping at Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and M&S or at least up to 10% off package holidays through travel club; NUS discount card; free and confidential access to the Employee Assistance confidential Helpline who provide support on a range of lifestyle issues; discounted gym membership; free library memberships and the cycle to work scheme.

Interviews will take place in the second half of March 2024.