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Remote Procurement Officer – People & Communities

We are proud to be working exclusively with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit a Procurement Officer position for the People & Communities directorates.

In your role as a Procurement Officer, you will support cross‑functional teams to develop new contracts, deliver clear service improvements and real cash savings. You will advise commissioners on procurement and contract management issues and deliver above threshold and strategic procurements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contract standing orders.

You will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You’ll be personable and self‑motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.

We are also particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have good overall knowledge and experience of e‑tendering and procurement systems, excellent computer skills and evidence of continuing professional development.

Previous experience in either an IT or a Social Care category focused procurement position would be advantageous. Ideal candidates are working towards their MCIPS qualification and have up to date knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.

The salary range is £40,476 – 45,718 + £706 London Weighting Allowance. Bracknell Forest Council operates a very flexible hybrid working policy. You can be based at home or in the office, but you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings as and when required.

• Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 year’s service
• Local government pension scheme
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support work‑life balance
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities (including CIPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employee’s health and well being
• Staff dental and health plans
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership

Bracknell Forest’s core values are inclusive, ambitious and always learning. These values influence the way the Council’s employees work with each other and the way the Council serves its residents and engages with its communities.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Applicants must be currently residing in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.