Category Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 6 days

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Full Time

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Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Category Officer for their Children’s Services for an initial duration of 5 months.
The position requires 37 flexible hours per week and offers a pay rate of £20 PAYE per hour.
The role involves full delivery of procurement and contract management projects, including tender preparation and contract administration.
Candidates must have experience in Children’s Services and Education, along with MCIPS to Level 4 and knowledge of Public Sector procurement.
Significant procurement experience is required for this position, which includes working with Commissioners and Service Leads across the council.

Category OfficerDuration: Initially 5 monthsHours: 37 hours per week (hours flexible)Rate: £20 PAYE an hourLocation: Oxford (1 day a month in the office)Oxfordshire County Council are looking for a Category Officer to join their Children’s ServicesResponsibilities:

Flexible working hours however core hours are expected to be covered
Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, this role will undertake the full delivery of key procurement and contract management projects within the Corporate and Commercial category
Including tender document preparation, tendering, contract monitoring and contract administration
To act as a professional advisor on procurement and contract management
Work with Commissioners and Service Leads across the council

Requirements:

Experience in Children’s Services and Education essential
MCIPS to Level 4
Procurement Act 2023 Assessment completed
Public Sector procurement knowledge and experience
Significant procurement experience

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