If you’re passionate about making public money work harder, shaping ethical and transparent procurement, and helping Pendle Council deliver real value for its communities, we would love to hear from you. This is a role with real influence: you’ll guide procurement activity across the organisation, support colleagues at every level, and help ensure that every contract delivers quality, value, and social benefit for the people of Pendle.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensuring procurement across the council is compliant, efficient, and aligned with strategic goals.
- Developing and maintaining procurement policies and procedures.
- Providing expert advice and training to staff across the council.
- Overseeing tendering processes and supporting effective contract management.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023.
- Leading on social value and sustainability within procurement.
- Managing supplier relationships and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
- Maintaining the Council’s Contract Register and working closely with Legal Services.
- Using emerging technology to improve procurement processes.
Qualifications
- CIPS Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience).
- Strong experience in public sector contract management.
- Ability to interpret legislation and develop compliant local policies.
- Extensive knowledge of current procurement regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.
Flexible Working
- Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours.
- Up to 31 days annual leave.
- Flexible contracts requiring 2‑3 days in the office each week (more if needed). Applicants should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Option to buy extra annual leave.
- Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes.
- Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
EEO Statement
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
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