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About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

Are you seeking a varied and fulfilling role in a supportive organisation?
Are you experienced in procurement and management of contracts? 
Are you passionate about compliant, high quality and best value public services?
An exciting permanent job opportunity of Procurement and Contracts Lead has arisen at Barnet Council, where you will be empowered to make a real difference. 
This position offers an engaging and challenging opportunity to work with a wide range of organisations and teams as part of developing and maintaining partnerships and procuring and managing contracts. 
Barnet offers ample training and development opportunities, and you will be supported to thrive as part of an inclusive 
and collaborative team.

This role involves managing strategic partnerships to support mutual interests and ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled. 

In collaboration with the central procurement and commercial team, you will lead procurement and management of contracts across the directorate. 

You will provide guidance and support, and as appropriate, challenge colleagues and partners to ensure services are delivered in accordance with the council standards, contractual obligations, and principles of best value, effectiveness and continuous improvement.
 

Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)

About you

We are looking for a friendly, organised and motivated individual who can work as part of a team to provide exceptional contracts and partnerships support.

You will be an excellent communicator with advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills. You will particularly enjoy this role if you have the following qualities:

• Extensive knowledge and experience of procurement and contract management, partnerships
• Experience of negotiating and managing major contracts
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in successful change management
• High level of personal drive and energy with a can-do attitude

What we offer 

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance 

How to apply 

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact andrew.cox1@barnet.gov.uk

Company: Barnet London Borough Council

Salary: £42,771 - £46,968

Location: Barnet, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Officer