Contract & Procurement Officer

The role is for a Contract and Procurement Officer who will assist with implementing procurement strategies on a range of projects and contracts of varying values. You will assist with ensuring best practice is adopted; and demonstrate an understanding of housing maintenance and the construction market. The role also involves the administration of procurement activity through a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for Housing Services. The post holder will work under the direction of the Contract and Procurement Manager. You will ensure effective monitoring of contracts, monitor performance against service specification outcomes, maintain management information systems and assist with drafting regular reports, briefing notes and business cases as appropriate. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• To assist the Contract and Procurement Manager in delivering effective and transparent procurement for Housing, whilst delivering on best value.
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that contracts are successfully mobilised, and that existing contracts are demobilised. Joint project planning with the business and corporate procurement.
• To contribute to the maintenance of the contract register and ensure that the Council's electronic contract management system ("eCMS") is kept up to date.
• Monitor company registration and financial risk on supplier vetting and accreditation systems. Evaluate and report impacts on changes of company composition and filed notices upon contracts and service delivery.
• Assist with periodic reviews of Housing contracts and scheduling annual performance reviews.
  
  Our team directly supports procurements across the housing directorate but equally interfaces with other directorates in a collaborative, open, and supportive environment. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a confident, driven individual seeking a role within Lambeth's Commercial Services Team under the Housing Directorate., Knowledge of public procurement and project/contract management in relation to housing maintenance and construction services.
• Demonstrable understanding of Local Authority objectives specific to Housing and how these relate to and support other objectives
• Demonstrable track record of using IT to collect, collate and analyse data, to report performance and improve governance arrangements in an organisation.
• Ability to analyse business requirements, identify risks and prioritise actions.
• Experience of working in a team to attain objectives within the field of procurement or construction contracts.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in law, the built environment or procurement and supply chain management with evidence of on-going professional development.
  
  It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.