Reference: CBC25028
Salary details: £34,314 to £37,035 per year
Job term: permanent
Appointment type: full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall, Chesterfield
Department: Procurement
CBC25028 - Job description and person specification.
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Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement support officer to join our ambitious procurement team.
Based at the Town Hall in Chesterfield, you will be an integral part of the team, supporting the development and delivery of new procurement activity to achieve the council’s strategic vision and priorities and deliver value for money.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally, supporting procurement transformation across the council, working with a dynamic team of procurement professions supporting a diverse range of procurement categories.
The ideal candidate will have an operational understanding of UK Public Procurement Regulation, have or be working towards a recognised procurement qualification (CIPS level 4), and have experience in the use of e-procurement systems.
The role is full-time and offers a hybrid working arrangement and flexible hours.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits to include generous holiday entitlement, local government pension scheme, excellent CPD opportunities, discounted parking scheme and leisure facilities.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Deborah Goodall, Head of Procurement, at deborah.goodall@chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
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Closing date: 1 June 2025
Provisional interview date: 11 June 2025