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Do you have experience of procuring strategic projects in the Public or Private Sector?
Are you keen to be part of a team who is striving to achieve Commercial excellence?
Do you have a proven ability to develop relationships with and influence senior stakeholders?
As one of the largest County Council in the Country we have ambitious plans and our forward-thinking Commercial Team share the same ambition
Our Commercial and Procurement Team leads activity across the Council focusing on large infrastructure projects. This role requires includes work on the Councils strategic projects, with a particular focus on commercial thinking.
What we're looking for
Candidates will need a minimum of 18 months' experience in Public Sector procurement and advanced knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Ideally candidates will be MCIPS qualified or be working towards MCIPS.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a team approach and an ability to stay calm under pressure. You will be required to manage demanding and competing priorities, and working to tight deadlines. We need you to take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working and to contribute to the development of individuals by coaching, mentoring and motivating staff where appropriate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and active team at the very heart of Lincolnshire County Council operations.
What we can offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering;
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
Next steps
If you are keen to know more about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Fotherby via email in the first instance (leanne.fotherby@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
You are encouraged to read through the Job Description to ensure that your CV and Covering Letter document how you meet the skills and experience required for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 24th March 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 1st April 2024
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
