Procurement Officer - People & Communities

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.  We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.  

Our procurement team is fully prepared to meet the requirements of the 2025 Procurement Act, and as one of our Procurement Officers for our People and Communities directorates you will support the development of high performing procurement practice across their teams, ensuring compliance with the latest legislation and adopting best practices in procurement to achieve excellence in every project we undertake.  You will also support the training and development of procurement skills across the council.

About You… 

As one of our Procurement Officers you will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, with an advanced knowledge and experience of e-tendering and procurement systems, excellent computer skills and evidence of your continuing professional development.  

About the team...

You will work as part of our Corporate Procurement team, which has recently received significant investment from Bracknell Forest Council to enhance our processes and support the delivery of best practice procurement strategies.  

Our team is dynamic and collaborative, working closely with commissioners from various Directorates to deliver strategic and above threshold procurements. We pride ourselves on conducting procurements compliantly with legislation and the Council's Contract Standing Orders. Additionally, you will support the Business Partners of the team in managing core council systems.  

Key responsibilities...

As one of our Procurement Officers you will support cross-functional teams to develop new contracts, delivering 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 have an advanced understanding and experience in utilising e-tendering systems to maximise functionality and use and promote self-service procurement through training, coaching, and use of e-procurement. 

Our benefits...

• 28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme. 
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme) 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club. 
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount.  

*(pro rata for part time) 

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.  

We are 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 by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.   

Interview date

Interviews will be held between the 7th and 11th of April 2025.   

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the Head of Service and experience our work environment.  

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. 

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Alistair Little, Head of Corporate Procurement 

Tel.: 01344351896 

 

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.  

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.  

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. 

No agencies please.