Procurement and Finance Compliance Officer

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Role Overview

Title: Procurement and Finance Compliance Officer

Location: Stennack House, St Austell

Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £26,910 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Your Role

  • Monitor procurement and contract management activity across Ocean, ensuring compliance with internal policies, financial regulations and procurement legislation.
  • Analyse supplier spend, performance and compliance data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement and value for money.
  • Administer and continuously develop Ocean's procurement management platform, core procurement registers and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Support financial administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and maintaining accurate records.
  • Coordinate Ocean's insurance arrangements, including managing claims and working with external brokers.
  • Prepare and support management reporting, KPIs, statutory returns, notices and procurement publications.
  • Maintain robust data management practices in line with GDPR and internal policies.
  • Promote a culture of equality, diversity, inclusion, health & safety and good governance across the organisation.

What You'll Bring

You should be organized, collaborative, confident working with systems and data, and take pride in accuracy. You should enjoy problem-solving and be motivated by delivering high-quality support and continuous improvement.

Essential

  • A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
  • Strong administrative experience, including accurate data entry and written correspondence
  • Experience using IT systems and databases, including MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Experience providing great customer service and building positive working relationships
  • Understanding of GDPR and health & safety responsibilities relevant to the role
  • Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and work independently when required

Desirable

  • Knowledge of or experience within the social housing sector
  • Knowledge of procurement or contract management in a public sector environment
  • CIPS Level 3 (or equivalent) or working towards a relevant professional qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD and a commitment to learning

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Workplace pension with death in service benefit
  • Home office work payment
  • Medicash health plan (including dental & optical)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Rewards & recognition programme
  • On-site parking
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Family-friendly policies

Key Dates

  • Closing Date: Sunday 10th of May 2026 at midnight
  • Interview Date: Tuesday 19th of May 2026 (Face-to-face at Stennack House, St Austell)

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Role Overview

Title: Procurement and Finance Compliance Officer

Location: Stennack House, St Austell

Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £26,910 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Your Role

  • Monitor procurement and contract management activity across Ocean, ensuring compliance with internal policies, financial regulations and procurement legislation.
  • Analyse supplier spend, performance and compliance data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement and value for money.
  • Administer and continuously develop Ocean’s procurement management platform, core procurement registers and supplier onboarding processes.
  • Support financial administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and maintaining accurate records.
  • Coordinate Ocean’s insurance arrangements, including managing claims and working with external brokers.
  • Prepare and support management reporting, KPIs, statutory returns, notices and procurement publications.
  • Maintain robust data management practices in line with GDPR and internal policies.
  • Promote a culture of equality, diversity, inclusion, health & safety and good governance across the organisation.

What You’ll Bring

You should be organized, collaborative, confident working with systems and data, and take pride in accuracy. You should enjoy problem-solving and be motivated by delivering high-quality support and continuous improvement.

Essential

  • A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
  • Strong administrative experience, including accurate data entry and written correspondence
  • Experience using IT systems and databases, including MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Experience providing great customer service and building positive working relationships
  • Understanding of GDPR and health & safety responsibilities relevant to the role
  • Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and work independently when required

Desirable

  • Knowledge of or experience within the social housing sector
  • Knowledge of procurement or contract management in a public sector environment
  • CIPS Level 3 (or equivalent) or working towards a relevant professional qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD and a commitment to learning

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Workplace pension with death in service benefit
  • Home office work payment
  • Medicash health plan (including dental & optical)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Rewards & recognition programme
  • On-site parking
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Family-friendly policies

Key Dates

  • Closing Date: Sunday 10th of May 2026 at midnight
  • Interview Date: Tuesday 19th of May 2026 (Face-to-face at Stennack House, St Austell)

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Posted: May 3rd, 2026