Policy and Governance Officer Occ616260

6 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxfordshire County Council Full time

**Job details**:
**Salary range**: £43,421 - £46,464 per annum

**Work location**: Blend of home working, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND

Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working using everything we have learnt and heard from our people about the organisational and personal benefits of agile working. What you can absolutely expect from working at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is that you will have the support to do your job and deliver great results, wherever you are based. Each role at OCC is different and we know the needs of individuals are also varied, and so our approach to where and how often we would like to see you in person will be taken depending on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process.

**Hours per week**: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

**Contract type**: Permanent

**Closing date**: Wednesday 15th May 2024

**Interview date**: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024

**About us**:
The role of procurement and contract management is to support the Council, and the wider public sector system in Oxfordshire, to deliver effective and consistent services and ensure that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money. We drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisations and communities in the future. This is an exciting time for Procurement professionals in the public sector as we adopt the changes mandated by the government’s Transforming Public Procurement programme.

**About the role**:
Your role will take responsibility for ensuring that these strategies and policies are aligned with the Council’s wider policy and governance and that they are supported by operational guidance to inform and coordinate a clear, consistent approach for Officers within the Procurement and Contract Management function as well as wider stakeholders.

**About you**:
You will be a key member of the Procurement and Contract Management Team, reporting to the Head of Category - Corporate and Commercial but working across all categories within the team. A procurement professional with at least 5 years experience in the public sector and CIPS or equivalent accreditation you will have excellent knowledge of public procurement legislation and policy, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

The role will require joint working with other Council Directorates, Officers, Suppliers, Communities and other Partners, therefore being able to build working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels is essential.

**Rewards and benefits**:
Culture of flexible working

Technology to support agile working where role permits

Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays

Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday

Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support

Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%

Enhanced family friendly policies

Local and national discounts for shopping and travel

Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

**Would you like to know more?**:
**Please click here to View the full Job Description & Selection Criteria here**

**Application Procedure**:
**_Our commitment to:_**
**_Equality, Diversity and Inclusion_**
- At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.**_Our commitment to:_**
**_Guaranteed Interview Schemes_**
- As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service._

**_Our commitment to:_**
**_Safeguarding_**
- Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments._

**_Our commitment to:_**
**_Flexible Working_**
- We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements o

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