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Contract: Fixed term until 17 July 2026, 35 hours per week. Arts Council supports flexible working and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility.

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

Location: Manchester. The role is based in Manchester; we operate a hybrid working model with regular on-site contact days, typically 1-2 days a week.

Overview

The small Procurement team sits within the Finance department. We are changing the role of procurement across the organisation, enabling clients to deliver high quality value for money services through effective procurement and contract management. We align procurement activity with our corporate objectives such as Net Zero and equality, diversity and inclusion ambitions, and have 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager to deliver value for money through the procurement of goods and services in compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to departments in the preparation of tender documents.
• Support the evaluation and contract award process.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of public procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the Public Contract Regulations and the Procurement Act.
• Knowledge of e-procurement systems.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with limited direction.
• Understanding of the Arts Council’s duties under current equalities and diversity legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If adjustments are needed for your application, please let us know when you apply. Disabled applicants may be eligible for support through services such as Evenbreak; more information is available on their website.

We participate in the “Offer an Interview” scheme which offers an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role, subject to application volumes. The scheme uses the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability. More information is included in the application guidance.

Application & Recruitment

We provide recruitment guidance and information about the process on our website. To view the recruitment pack with more details about working for Arts Council, please click here.

Job ref: FCS108

Closing date: 09:00am 22 September

Interviews: Virtual, 01 and 02 October

Important: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

• Non-profit Organization Management