Procurement Lead
Hours: 35 hours per week (full time), thought 28 hours would be considered
Salary: £40,000 per annum (£32,000 pro-rata)
Location: The Diocesan Office, Hillside House, 1500 Parkway North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8YU
Duration: 1 year fixed term contract
This is an exciting new role, working across the organisation to develop and then implement a diocesan procurement strategy, with the overall objective of helping to reducing the cost base for the Diocese. As such, the role will be responsible for ensuring the Diocese sources quality and affordable products and services ethically, sustainably and in good time.
The Diocese is midway through a transformation programme following the undertaking of our Diocesan strategy ‘Transforming Church. Together’. Within the workstreams that shape our transformation we seek to create a financially and environmentally sustainable diocese that supports equality.
The Procurement Lead role will be instrumental in enhancing our procurement function. As part of our Diocesan Strategy, we want to secure our financial our environmental and financial sustainability and diversify into new areas and so we need someone who can break the mould and make a difference to our services. We have a busy pipeline over the next 12 months, which the Procurement Officer will play a vital part in delivering.
This role is unique within the Diocese, and whilst you will have management support you will need to be a self-starter and feel confident about using your initiative, you will equally need to be comfortable using and analysing data, and in preparing delivery reports for strategy boards. To thrive in this role, you will draw on your experience of working strategically, have great communication and personal skills and be familiar with supporting tender creation and templates.
The Organisation
The Diocese of Bristol is the administrative area of the Church of England that covers Bristol, Swindon, smaller towns and surrounding rural areas.
This is an exciting time within the Diocese with the vision of Transforming Church.Together creating a way forward for all children, young people and their families to flourish.
If you recognise yourself, please apply using the application form attached, or if you would like further details about the role, please contact Lindsey McCullam on Lindsey.McCullam@bristoldiocese.org
Please send all applications to jobs@bristoldiocese.org
Closing Date: noon 31 March 2025
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The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our organisation and we welcome applications from within these groups.