Senior Officer Procurement (FCS108), ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Contract: Fixed term until 17 July 2026, 35 hours per week. Arts Council recognises flexible working and welcomes applicants requiring flexibility.

Salary: £38,404 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible/hybrid working.

Location: Manchester. The role is based in Manchester with a hybrid working approach; remote work options are supported when combined with regular on-site contact days (normally 1-2 days a week).

Introduction

Arts Council England is an arm’s-length body of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport responsible for distributing lottery funding across the cultural sector. The small Procurement team sits within the Finance department. We are changing procurement across the organisation to deliver high quality value-for-money services through effective procurement and contract management, aligning with corporate objectives such as Net Zero and equality, diversity and inclusion. We recently won an award for embedding accessibility into a tender project.

Role Details

The postholder will support the Procurement Manager to deliver value-for-money through the effective procurement of goods and services and in compliance with public procurement regulations. You will provide advice, guidance and support to departments across the organisation, including the preparation of tender documents and supporting the evaluation and contract award process.

Requirements: experience of public procurement; thorough understanding of the Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act; knowledge of e-procurement systems; attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with limited direction; and understanding of the Arts Council’s duties under current equalities and diversity legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Arts Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a diverse workforce. If adjustments are needed for your application, please let us know when applying. Disabled candidates may be eligible for the Offer an Interview scheme; more information is provided in the application guidance. More information is available on our website.

Benefits and About Us

Arts Council offers hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, and the Arts Council Retirement Plan (final salary scheme).

Our Code of Ethics restricts employees from receiving Arts Council grants or loans in which they have a personal interest, and there are limits on board or CEO positions in funded organisations. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager or recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.

Application and Job Details

We aim to be inclusive and transparent in our recruitment process. See our application guidance for what to expect. Job reference: FCS108. Closing date: 09:00 on 22 September. Interviews: Virtual on 01 and 02 October. Please note: CVs or cover letters are not accepted as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Arts/Advertising Services

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