Procurement Lead for National Resilience New Dimensions 2 Program
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Candidates must be members of CIPS and preferably hold an honours degree. It is expected that Candidates will be experienced in contract management and have strong commercial awareness.
Candidates will already possess a CIPS qualification whilst being accredited in transforming public procurement is desirable. Similarly, having previous experience of procurement for fire service or blue light applications is also desirable, but not essential.
This role is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2028 due to funding and is based at Service Headquarters, Bridle Road, Bootle, L30 4YD. Further information about the role can be found in the associated job profiles and person specifications.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements based around a 35 hour working week.
- Flexi-time with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional extra statutory days added to the holiday entitlement.
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS.
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services.
- Access to a free on-site gym.
- Free, secure parking
Closing date: midnight, Sunday 30th May
Interviews: Mid June 2026
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
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PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd - website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)
Lifetime Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd - website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Safeguarding
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Please be aware
Applicants who have a live/unspent disciplinary sanction or who are currently working under any capability (performance) related improvement note/plan will not be eligible to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
Procurement Lead for National Resilience New Dimensions 2 Program
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Bootle
6 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Procurement Lead for National Resilience New Dimensions 2 Program